Early Voting Ends Tomorrow!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members and supporters—IT’S TIME! Primary Election 2026 is here. TRTA members have a track record of voting and voting early!
Chalkboard Champion: Vickie Wright
When Vickie Wright was named Texas Teacher of the Year on October 17 at the Texas Association of School Administrators conference at the Kalahari Resort,
Celebrating Sandra Barber: A Black History Month Spotlight on Education and Advocacy
Black History Month offers an opportunity to celebrate leaders whose lives reflect purpose and perseverance. TRTA is proud to share the story of Sandra Barber,
Early Voting Begins Today!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members and supporters—IT’S TIME! Primary Election 2026 is here. TRTA members have a track record of voting and voting early!
TRS Board Approves Health Care Providers, Reviews Pension Studies
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees has been meeting for the past two days. Among the key items considered was the
TRTA 101: All Politics Are Local! – Friday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Central
The second episode of TRTA 101, titled “All Politics Are Local!”, will air live on Friday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. Central. This episode will
Ella Gauthier, TRTA President – Honoring a Lifetime of Service to Students and Retired Educators
During Black History Month, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to spotlight Ella Gauthier, a longstanding member whose life and leadership exemplify the
A Different Path, Perfectly Timed
For Marla Chavez, retirement was never supposed to come early. Her plan was clear and steady: continue working well into her seventies, just like the
The Heart of a Teacher: Inspiring Growth, Laughter, and Lifelong Learning
For Ligia Floyd, who teaches English at Walsh Middle School in Round Rock, Texas, teaching has always been more than a profession—it’s a calling rooted
Voter Registration Deadline is Monday, Feb. 2!
The Texas voter registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 2. The March 2026 Primary Elections are fast approaching and will determine which candidates advance to the