TCTA follows and compiles the latest news impacting teachers and other classroom personnel. We actively monitor and bring you the latest information from the Texas Education Agency, the State Board of Education, the State Board for Educator Certification, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the U.S. Department of Education. We also include summaries of the latest news in the TCTA eUpdate newsletter.
Firm recommends changes to improve TRS pension fund
Dec 5, 2025
The TRS Board of Trustees received an update on the pension fund in December, including recommendations to increase state contributions to the fund.
Board sets TRS-Care rates for 2026
Jul 25, 2025
Premiums for 2026 TRS-Care plans will not increase after the TRS Board set rates in July.
TRS Board sets ActiveCare rates for 2025-26
Jun 6, 2025
The TRS Board met June 3 to set premium rates for TRS-ActiveCare plan participants and announced some new benefits.
TRS Board honors former trustee for service
Apr 11, 2025
The TRS Board of Trustees honored former trustee Nanette Sissney (a TCTA member) during its April meeting.
Social Security checks on the way after WEP/GPO repeal
Feb 28, 2025
The first wave of Social Security claims resulting from the WEP/GPO repeal are on their way to recipients.
TRS Board gets update on pension fund
Dec 6, 2024
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.
TRS-Care adding vision, dental benefits for retirees in 2025
Jul 25, 2024
In July, TRS set rates and benefits for TRS-Care Vision, TRS-Care Dental, TRS-Care Standard and TRS-Care Medicare Advantage plans in 2025.
TRS approves ActiveCare rates for 2024-25 school year
May 3, 2024
Rates for TRS-ActiveCare participants will increase in the 2024-25 school year.
State leaders ask TRS to improve Medicare Advantage program
Apr 18, 2024
Texas Senate leaders sent a letter asking the TRS Board of Trustees to reduce premiums for the TRS-Care Medicare Advantage program.
COLA should start in January despite election challenges
Dec 8, 2023
Eligible TRS retirees should still see a COLA in January after state officials found a legal tactic to prevent a slew of election contest lawsuits.
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