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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 Government Pension Offset (GPO). For Texas retired educators and public servants across the nation, the vote marked the beginning of the end of two federal policies that unfairly reduced or eliminated Social Security benef...


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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 all of you a Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a very joyous new year!

The TRTA office will be closed from Dec. 22, 2025, through Jan. 5, 2026.

We at TRTA—the Board of Directors and staff—want t...


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As 2025 comes to a close, the TRTA & ME team took a moment to look back on the stories that moved us, motivated us, and reminded us why advocacy, service, and storytelling matter. These are the stories that stayed with us long after they were published – each one highlighting the power of educators, retirees, and advocates to change lives and shape communities.


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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 another special role in his life: Santa Claus.

Schepf first donned the red suit in 1976 while working at Gibson’s Discount Center, a Texas discount store similar to an early Kmart. When managers asked if anyone would ...


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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 long-term outlook of the pension fund. The most recent results, presented at the TRS Board of Trustees meeting on December 5, delivered disappointing news for retirees hoping for a cost-of-livi...


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