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Dec 6, 2024

TCTA secures SBEC changes to disciplinary rules

SBEC voted to approve proposed revisions to its disciplinary rules during its December meeting.

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Latest Education News

Dec 6, 2024

TRS Board gets update on pension fund

This week, the TRS Board of Trustees held its final quarterly meeting of the year, which included updates on the health of the pension fund.

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My TCTA membership has been 110% worth every penny over the years; any questions / concerns are quickly resolved with a phone call or email.”

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When I called the help number for legal assistance, it only took about 10 minutes for a real person to contact me. You listened and cared. You never made me feel like I was at fault for anything.”

M. C.

Thank you for your valuable time to explain everything clearly to me regarding pensions and some of my Social Security questions. Thank you for making everything so simple to understand.”

P. S., a member in Region 3

Thank you for your information and advice. My conversation with you was life changing—really. There are not enough words to express my gratitude. I feel like I may have my life back.”

M. G.

I wanted to thank you so much for all your hard work and expertise. You helped a little teacher like me stand up to an entire district and I can’t thank you enough!”

H. J.

I am a member because I believe we all need and deserve the protections and benefits we get.”

M. E., Texarkana ISD

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