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Topic: TRS

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

Publish Date: October 21, 2021

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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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13th check for TRS retirees planned for delivery in January

Publish Date: September 17, 2021

Graphic of woman holding giant supplemental payment check above a January calendar

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Signature from governor finalizes some bills from second special session

Publish Date: September 17, 2021

Darkened Capitol rotunda with streaks of daylight dashing from the doors to the center

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Aug. 27, 2021: Updates on ‘critical race theory,’ 13th check, and voter suppression bills; Our member Teacher of the Year finalists

Publish Date: August 27, 2021

Candis Houston of Aldine A-F-T stands next to a union member from HOPE in the Capitol. Both wear masks.

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TRS to host Facebook Live presentation on plans for new agency headquarters

Publish Date: August 20, 2021

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Aug. 20, 2021: House quorum means hearings on bad bills; AG takes aim at masking school districts; TRS mulls new building

Publish Date: August 20, 2021

Looking upward into the Texas State Capitol dome.

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New special Session starts with repeated effort to pass bills on voter suppression, ‘critical race theory’

Publish Date: August 9, 2021

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July 19, 2021: With Legislature in limbo, here’s the truth about the 13th check and the ‘critical race theory’ bill

Publish Date: July 19, 2021

Ken Zarifis testifies in the Legislature. He is sitting next to another person at the table and gesturing emphatically.

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TRS Board update: July 16, 2021

Publish Date: July 19, 2021

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