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Topic: TRS

TRS officials tell legislators: The fund is healthy and can support a cost-of-living increase for retirees

Publish Date: May 6, 2022

Lydia Carillo-Valdez, wearing glasses and blue blazer, stands at Senate podium giving testimony. She extends her hand making a point.

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Infusion of federal funds helps TRS keep ActiveCare premiums the same or lower next year

Publish Date: April 29, 2022

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TRS-Care members to receive one-time payment

Publish Date: February 25, 2022

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TRS board hears of staffing shortages leading to longer wait times for members seeking customer service

Publish Date: February 18, 2022

White apple against blue background. text: TRS. Teacher Retirement System of Texas

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TRS members set to receive 13th check January 14

Publish Date: January 7, 2022

Envelope with check titled "13th check" coming out. Text: Coming Soon to eligible retirees

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TRS board hears status on 13th check, fund performance, new agency office

Publish Date: December 10, 2021

Graphic of front cover of TRS Newsletter announcing timing of 13th check

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What We’re Grateful For This Year

Publish Date: November 22, 2021

Illustrated hand raising a flag with text that says, "13th check for retired educators."

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Texas Legislature concludes its third special session with a flurry of bills passed

Publish Date: October 21, 2021

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October 15, 2021: Redistricting, fed aid to TRS healthcare, trans sports bill; Gov. enters vaccine fray again

Publish Date: October 15, 2021

Ghosted image of protestors, one holding sign with text "trans rights are human rights" on blue background. Gold text below: Stand up against bullying, especially from the Texas Legislature

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Legislative Update: redistricting, transgender sports bill, TRS healthcare funding

Publish Date: October 15, 2021

Ghosted image of protestors, one holding sign with text "trans rights are human rights" on blue background. Gold text below: Stand up against bullying, especially from the Texas Legislature

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Sept. 24, 2021: TRS decides on building move; Third special session kicks off; Dept. of Ed investigates Texas

Publish Date: September 24, 2021

Senator Jose Menendez with gray jacket and purple tie speaking on Senate floor

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TRS gets green light to build new headquarters, with no impact to health of pension fund

Publish Date: September 20, 2021

Graphic showing the savings for each category for a move: $80 to 100 million Red River HQ sale revenue, $50 to 75 million avoiding maintenance, and $120 to $140 avoiding lease payments

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