TPEA Blog
TPEA testifies before Senate Finance Committee regarding inflation effects
"State employees and retirees live and work across the state, and [those] in your district[s] are hit with an inflation storm," TPEA's Ann Bishop, Ray Hymel, and Dan Maxwell (President of TPEA Statewide Retirees Chapter) testified before the Senate...Read More
Ambassador Program FAQ
Thank you for your interest in getting involved with TPEA. We compiled a list of frequently asked questions about our Ambassador program. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. You can reach out to us at membership@tpea.org...Read More
In Review: 2021 Regular Legislative Session
What a year it has been! Working through the challenges of a once-in-a-century pandemic and surviving the Legislature in the same year are heavy lifts for any agency. I am filled with incredible gratitude and admiration for the integrity, dedication...Read More
FAQ - 13th Checks and Special Session
In recent days, the matter of 13th checks for members of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) has dominated headlines because of its inclusion as an agenda item for the ongoing special session. This has left some state of Texas retirees wondering...Read More