AUSTIN, TX — Last week, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopted a resolution directing TRS staff to prepare and issue the 13th check authorized by the Texas Legislature during the Second Called Special Session. Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, co-author of Senate Bill 7 issued the following statement: "I was proud to join Senator Joan Huffman as co-author of SB 7 to provide our retired teachers and other retired school personnel, a 13th check up to $2,400. This is the second 13th check the Legislature has approved for our retirees in less than four years. The $700 million in funds ...