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This Week in Congress — May 16, 2016
via globalpolicywatch

Members have two more weeks of legislative business before the scheduled Memorial Day break with much work to be done before then. The Senate returns to work on Monday and resumes its consideration of appropriations bills, although it will start the...
Transgender Bathroom Bill in Texas Likely to Meet Further Backlash and Eventually Hurt the State Financially, Say Analys...
via masterherald

The state of Texas is courting a major backlash from the LGBT community for a proposal from some Republican lawmakers requiring transgender people to use bathrooms corresponding to their sex at birth. It is obviously a discriminatory proposal that is...
Study: Planned Attack on LGBTQ Rights Would Be ‘Devastating’ for Texas Economy
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If Texas lawmakers pass measures in the upcoming legislative session targeting the LGBTQ community, it could cost the state’s economy billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs, according to a new study. Texas could face an $8.5 billion decline...
Texas social conservatives declare war on business over state's transphobic 'bathroom' bill
via politicalfun.blogspot

Rss@dailykos.com (kerry Eleveld) · Tuesday, March 07, 2017, 5:36 pm Texas social conservatives watched longingly from afar as North Carolina lawmakers trashed the state's reputation, killed business opportunities, and lost numerous sporting events over...
Challenger Outspending Far-Right Incumbent in Texas SBOE Primary Race
via tfninsider

With just a month go before the March 4 primary elections, challenger Rita Ashley is outspending — by far — incumbent David Bradley in the Republican primary race for the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) District 7 seat in Southeast...

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Online Convention Registration Open

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) will host its 65th annual convention at the La Cantera Resort and Spa, located at 16641 La Cantera Parkway in San Antonio. The convention will take place from April 8-10. You can register online here. Convention...
TRS-Care Premiums Schedule and Gearing Up for the Texas Primaries

TRS-Care, the state-run health insurance for retired Texas educators, saw significant changes to its plan structure and premium rates in 2017. The changes occurred in both the Texas Legislature’s regular session and the following 30-day special session...
Happy Holidays from TRTA!

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its season’s greetings to all members and friends. As the year draws to a close, we know our dedicated retirees will enjoy spending time with loved ones and celebrating the holidays. We at TRTA,...
TRS Board Meets, Reviews Actuarial Valuation and TRS-Care Changes

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) held a Board of Trustees meeting today to discuss the annual actuarial valuation, as well as the implementation of its changes to the retiree health care program, TRS-Care. The annual actuarial valuation...
TRS Board Meets, Will Review Actuarial Evaluation Tomorrow

Today, the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Board of Trustees held its first of two days of meetings. The meetings allow the opportunity for presentations and public comment to made to the TRS Board of Trustees. The Board received presentations today...

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