Hutchison: Protect teachers and public servants

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison today filed a bill to keep teachers and public servants from losing retirement benefits as the economy continues to get worse.

"Teachers, first responders and public service workers in Texas carefully plan for their later years," said Hutchison, who filed the measure with Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands. "They deserve to receive benefits that are calculated accurately and represent their contributions to the Social Security system."

It's called the Public Servant Retirement Protection Act.

-- Anna M. Tinsley

Comments

[Gary]

Few people contribute more to Texas and get less in return than teachers. Since they have received much less than similarly qualified people in the private sector, it is only just that they should be protected in their retirement. Bravo, Senator Hutchison! We will remember!

[Randy]

While I agree with this move I still cannot forgive Kay for destroying retirements and ignoring the voters with the bailout bill. Yes Kay, I remember!

[LoCinda Hennerberg]

Senator,

That loud cheering sound you hear comes directly from me! Personally, I came to education late in life, having contributed to Social Security for several years. I have contributed to TRS and Social Security, in the belief that I was being responsible and saving for my retirement years. To be told I had to give up one or the other is not only unfair but an insult as well. I am thrilled that you have the courage to stand up and say "Enough!". You have my vote. May family and I (and my retirement accounts) thank you.

[Kenneth D. franks]

As a person that has met retirement requirements with T.R.S and worked in the private sector: nights, weekends, Summers, and 7 years I did not teach, why am I penalized for the extra effort to support my family. I applaud Senator Hutchison,and and also the Democratic effort: The Social Security Fairness Act. I have not had the opportunity to read her bill but hope there is success for an effort to stop penalizing citizens that have earned benefits and paid their share to both retirement programs.
Kenneth D. Franks