Legislative Updates

State Budget Cuts Hit TRS
TRS told to trim $26.5 million from budget
 
 
Governor Perry, Lt. Governor Dewhurst and Speaker Straus have told the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) it must reduce its current budget appropriation by 5%, or $26.5 million.  This budget cutting process is part of a statewide, all-agency attempt to reduce Texas state expenditures for the current biennium.

Read More of Legislative Update 74 - 2/12/2010

President Seeks Greater GPO/WEP Enforcement
 
 
As TRTA prepares for the first-ever national GPO/WEP summit, news came last week that President Obama is seeking greater enforcement of the current GPO/WEP laws in order to help pay for the Social Security program.
 

Read More of Legislative Update 73 - 2/12/2010