RSEA History

Why RSEA?

RSEA is the ONLY organization whose specific focus is on retiree issues.

Some forward thinking retirees formed the "Retired State employees Association" in 1977 "to enhance and improve the status, benefits and morale of retired state employees." It is an all volunteer non-profit corporation not affiliated with any other organization or state agency. Thousands have served Texas' government in countless ways and RSEA's founders sought ways to ensure that retirees were treated equitably by securing needed benefits for retirement years.

Our retiree benefits depend on the state legislature which can expand or reduce them based on the state's constantly changing fiscal status while retiree numbers continue to grow. RSEA seeks to become the retirees' voice by informing legislators of the concerns and needs expressed by the states' retirees. This goal requires building a strong network of committed members and volunteers whose voices can be heard at the Capitol.

Employees Retirement System and RSEA

RSEA maintains an open line of communication for retirees with the Employee Retirement System's (ERS) Board of Trustees and staff. As such, the RSEA ensures that Trustees and State Legislators and are aware of and understand retiree needs and issues. Moreover, the RSEA works with the ERS to modify and improve retiree benefits.

RSEA's Legislative Role

• Maintain contact with legislators, committees and others playing key roles in decisions that affect the interests of retired state employees.
• Promote and support legislation which will increase annuities by ad hoc increases, cost of living adjustments, and boosting the benefit's multiplier, while ensuring that what we support is actuarially sound.
• Monitor developments which could affect the scope, quality and cost of health insurance coverage for retirees.

RSEA Officers and Committees

RSEA Bylaws (200 KB)

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