Opinion: Vouchers’ Ripple Effect – How They Threaten Texas’ Teacher Retirement System
Texas state Rep. Vikki Goodwin makes the case against public school vouchers
"...Vouchers could put our teachers' retirement funds in jeopardy...."
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Oct. 13, 2023 Column by Vikki Goodwin
New System Shortchanges Teachers
"...Dear Editor, The proposed changes to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas are immoral. Imagine that your..."
April 24, 2013 Postmarks
Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions
Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more
"...state of Texas actually does love its public school system. Voters showed it again by agreeing to give retired..."
Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team
No Growth at the Growth Fund
Despite charging millions of dollars in management fees, the Texas Growth Fund has returned zero to the state
"...years? Overall, the numbers are dismal. The largest, the Teacher Retirement System, for example, peaked at $90 billion in..."
Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax
Mutual Interests
Military might makes investments right for teachers and state employees in Texas.
"...-- specifically, it comes from money allocated by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System..."
Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax
Texas Oil Working in Sudan
Companies with international subsidiaries still doing business there
"...the Darfur Genocide Act, which requires the Texas Employees Retirement System and the Teacher Retirement System to divest from..."
Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Rita Radostitz
Capitol Briefs
"...• Texas public-school teachers would see a boost in their pensions under a..."
April 20, 2007 News Column
Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session
Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents
"...will get a series of piecemeal approaches. So, TRS-Care [Teacher Retirement System], managed care for medically fragile children, and..."
Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff
The Texas Growth Fund
The Texas Growth Fund is a bipartisan creation.
"...Bullock's deal," says a former investment official of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, who asked not to be..."
Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax
Capitol Briefs
"...of a massive state overhaul of the school funding system following the dismantling of the so-called Robin Hood system...."
June 1, 2007 News Column
This Way to the Big Top!
From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town
"...most Republicans (and some Democrats) to fixing Texas' nonfunctional system of taxation, and 3) an abiding (and seemingly inexplicable)..."
Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
On the Lege: A $156 Million Disaster
The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face
"...improving delivery of human services with a new computer system, a reduced workforce, and fewer bureaucratic hurdles. The project..."
March 23, 2007 News Column
Teachers Want Books Checked at Pension Fund
TRS internal investigation isn't credible, union president says
"...at the state agency that handles $102.4 billion in teacher pension funds, it was initially written off as campaign..."
Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.
"...Texas Sen. Phil Gramm's latest bright idea: a "dead teachers" insurance program theoretically designed to help the state fund..."
Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Lege Lines: The Score
How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation
"...appropriations, and assorted accounting tricks had gone through the system, the actual biennial budget was $189.9 billion – a..."
June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election
Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.
"...any new funding into the state's beleaguered public school system, but it would temporarily reduce the amount of revenue..."
Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature
Rep. Donna Howard on the 86th Texas Legislature
“Let’s target some new money toward childhood literacy, toward high school success, toward teacher quality – the kind of things that research shows make a difference”
"...a larger number of students entering the public education system needing more resources. We have more low-income students and..."
Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders
State Emergency-Leave Rules Tightened
Comptroller will now verify all applications
"...of a loved one. Who would possibly abuse that system? Well, apparently Attorney General Ken Paxton. And Agriculture Commissioner..."
June 10, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Looking for Mr. Goodbill
A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature
"...Session after session, schoolteachers are poked, prodded, tested, "incentivized," and ritualistically reminded that..."
Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King
ACC Admits Fumbling Obamacare Memo
Administrators face grilling from local lawmakers
"...that they were operating under incorrect information from the [Teacher Retirement System of Texas]." On further consultation with the..."
Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Naked City
A Chronicle open records request stirs up legal hysteria
"...a Chronicle reporter, the Texas Growth Fund and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas are suing Attorney General Greg..."
Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Michael King
What About Retired Rural Teachers?
"...Jan. 6]. With all due respect when mentioning education, teachers, etc., no one mentions the elderly retired rural teachers...."
Jan. 9, 2012 Postmarks
Naked City
"...on the most unexpected of topics – getting state retirement funds out of firms that deal with Iran. A..."
July 27, 2007 News Feature
Capitol Briefs
"...• Legislation requiring state retirement funds to begin divesting from companies doing business in..."
May 18, 2007 News Column
AISD Salaries Up for Debate
With cost of living going up, teachers need a raise
"...that the proposed increases won't offset inflation, nor keep teachers in the district...."
May 6, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...she's recommending a $3,000-a-year pay raise for all Texas teachers, automatic increases every two years, and a bonus to..."
Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
On the Lege: Budget Rollout
The budget battle begins at the Capitol
"...up health and human services and the hobbled parks system, and put Texas on the road to a cleaner,..."
March 30, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith
No Thanksgiving for State Retirees
Attorney general blames lawmakers for missing legal way to make one-off payment
"...that took $500 out of the hands of retired teachers, and he's blaming lawmakers for screwing up the payment...."
Nov. 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Perry vs. Ahmadinejad
What may make Rick Perry call a special session?
"...whether he has the power to order the Employees Retirement System and Teacher Retirement System to get rid of..."
July 23, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker
There They Go ... Here They Come Again
A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?
"...the damage. Dems also won increased contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and ended an accounting trick..."
