TRTA Members Find Art, Connection, and Purpose at the Sistine Chapel Experience
On December 11, 2025, Rome came to Austin—along with an unforgettable reminder of the power of connection in retirement. Thanks to a special invitation from
TRTA Live Show Returns January 16 at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on January 16 at 2:00 p.m. Central. TRTA members are able to view these
TRTA’s Board Sets the Tone for 2026 With Vision, Growth, and Engagement
As the calendar turns to 2026, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Board of Directors is embracing the new year with a shared sense of
Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the U.S. Senate Repealing the WEP and GPO
One year ago today, the U.S. Senate took a historic and long-awaited step by passing legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the
Season’s Greetings!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its season’s greetings to all of our members and friends. As we close out the year, TRTA wishes
TRTA Staff Reflect on the Stories That Inspired Us Most in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the TRTA & ME team took a moment to look back on the stories that moved us, motivated us,
TRTA’s Longtime Santa
For many in the Texas Retired Teachers Association, Secretary/Treasurer Gary Schepf is known for his service on the Board of Directors. But he also holds
TRS Study Reveals Fund No Longer Meets ‘Actuarial Soundness’ Status
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) conducts annual actuarial valuations through an independent consulting group. These valuations offer important insights into the health and
A Life of Quiet Confidence and Joyful Service: Celebrating Ms. Helen Tanner
At 95 years young, Ms. Helen Tanner still radiates the unmistakable glow of a teacher whose legacy reaches far beyond her classroom. Retired since 1984,
Lighting the Way for Future Innovators: How TRTF Donors Empowered STEM Teacher Stancey Hubbard-Winer
At Sara B. McAndrew Elementary School in San Antonio, the STEM classroom hums with curiosity. Solar bugs stir to life in the sunlight. Young gardeners