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Legislative Updates

Legislative Update No. 33, Session 79
By Tim Lee, Executive DirectorPrinter Friendly ||| Print as PDF

June 30, 2005

TRTA offers answers to questions being asked by retired and active school personnel

 

TRTA is receiving many phone calls about how the various provisions of SB 1691 will be implemented and will they have an impact on their retirement situation.  In addition, TRTA is also being asked about the reasoning behind SB 1691 and how will it help the TRS pension trust fund.  These questions are addressed in this special update.

 

TRS Updates on SB 1691

 

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is the authority on interpreting the provisions laid out in SB 1691.  It is TRS legal counsel that will advise the TRS Board of Trustees on how these provisions should be interpreted and implemented.  TRS is regularly updating this information and the most recent update can be obtained by clicking here.

 

TRTA summary of the 79^th Legislative Session

 

Click here to view the lead article in the upcoming TRTA news bulletin that answers questions about TRTA's position on SB 1691 and addresses many of the concerns TRTA members have after the end of 79^th Legislative session. 

 

If you have any additional questions, please contact TRTA at 1.800.880.1650.

 

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