August 15, 2018      1:26 PM

Patrick says TRS Board should hold the line on retired teacher health insurance premiums

The senate’s presiding officer promises more spending to shore up TRS Care: “let me be clear, I believe additional funding should be the responsibility of the Legislature and not fall on the shoulders of our retired teachers.”

Saying his office was “notified yesterday” that the Teacher Retirement System of Texas is considering an increase in health insurance premiums of $50 per month, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday told the TRS Board “I urge you not to take that step.”

Patrick also said he hopes the next Speaker of the Texas House will agree this is a spending priority.

By Scott Braddock

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