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Governor Vetoes HB 2656, Ignores Education Retirees' Pleas

Governor Rick Perry has vetoed a vital part of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) legislative platform: increasing the number of education retirees on the TRS Board of Trustees.

HB 2656 Needs Your Help to Obtain Governor’s Signature

TRTA members need to keep the pressure high to encourage Governor Perry to sign HB 2656 into law.

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Capitol Day Success!
81st Legislative Priorities
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TRTA 56th Annual Convention

Success! TRTA Members Enjoy a Perfect Day at Texas Capitol

Legislative Update ||| Pictures

More than 600 TRTA members attended a rally at the Texas Capitol on April 22, 2009. In addition to those who were in Austin, more than 1,100 emails were sent to legislators today by TRTA members that were unable to attend.

The entire event was a great success.

Core Belief: Public education employees have been assured of a traditional defined benefit plan as a part of the Constitution of 1937. A traditional defined benefit retirement plan provides public employees a guaranteed pension that will last their entire lives. A privatized plan does not guarantee these public servants the retirement they need and deserve.

Track the Bills TRTA is following using the Bill Tracker. This database contains a list of the bills we're tracking along with our position. For up-to-the-minute details of the bill, click on the Full Bill Details link.

The TRTA 56^th Annual Convention was held in Dallas on March 29–31, 2009 at the Westin Park Central Hotel and convention images are ready for viewing!