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Welcome to Our World

  

Texas Retirement System of Texas has a helpful page that shows members how to set up a MyTRS online account, something that is very important as TRS has now suspended most written communications, including tax forms, to the majority of its annuitants and expects them to access it through their MyTRS accounts.

tRS LINK

VOTE in TEXAS Elections

Once you enter public education in Texas, it is your life-long responsibility to stay informed and to safeguard your benefits and insurance.

STAY INFORMED about TRS

TRS provides a DEFINED BENEFIT which is guaranteed for life rather than a Defined Contribution (such as a 401K or IRA Accounts) which could run out during your lifetime.

SUPPORT Your Advocate-TRTA

Since 2005, the Texas Legislature has passed laws seven times which resulted in significant changes to TRS benefits and insurance.

3 STEPS TO PLAN YOUR FUTURE

Retirement Education Facts- A Slideshow from TRTA

slideshow

are you thinking about your Retirement?

Three Organizations & What Happens in Each to Benefit Education

Texas Legislature

  

  • Legislature passes laws to determine:
  • Funding for health insurance (TRS Care),
  • Annuity increases,
  • Benefit improvements,
  • Who can lobby

Teacher Retirement System of Texas, TRS

  

  • TRS invests contributions made by active school employees and state contributors
  • TRS is a defined benefit plan, not a contribution plan.
  • Provides TRTA with requested data so TRTA may propose legislation
  • Sends annuity checks to retirees
  • Cannot influence legislation

Texas Retired Teachers Associations, (TRTA)

  

  • TRTA is the only organization that works exclusively for TRS annuitants.
  • TRTA has an Executive Director and 21 volunteer legislative committee members.
  • The Voice, TRTA news bulletin
  • Inside Line, an immediate update on legislative issues, sign up at www.trta.org
  • Membership Benefits


Key Sources for Retirement

Teacher Retirement System of Texas, TRS) 1.800.223.8778

1000 Red River • 

Austin, TX 78701–2698..............................................................512.542.6400

email: trs@trs.state.tx.us...........www.trs.state.tx.us........fax 512.542.6597

TRS Automated Information................................1.888.877.0123

TRS–Care...........................................................1.800.223.8778 x 6456

BEST DAYS TO CALL TRS = TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY


Social Security 1.800.772.1212

TX Dept. of Social Security Administration (TDSS).........................................www.ssa.gov

Medicare...........www.medicare.gov.......................1.800.772.1213

TX Dept. of Aging and Disability Services................www.dads.state.tx.us................1.512.438.3011

Veteran Resources 1.800.827.1000

Life Insurance..........................................................1.800.669.8477

Health care benefits................................................1.877.222.8378

TX Veterans  Commission.....................www.tvc.state.tx.us........1.800.252.8387

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