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Over the last two legislative sessions, lawmakers gave retired teachers a one-time payment, commonly referred to as the “13th check.” The Teacher Retirement System provides monthly payments to more than 475,000 retired Texas teachers.

Those 75 years or older on Aug. 31 2023 will receive a $7,500 check. Those checks will go out in September of this year, regardless of the November election result. The COLA and 13th check applies for all TRS retirees, regardless of their classification.

This is the result of legislation approved in 2023. Under the law, eligible PERS 1 and TRS 1 retirees will receive a one-time, permanent 3% increase in their monthly benefit, to a maximum of $110.00 per month.

By the start of September, retired teachers over 70 should receive a one-time paycheck from the state. As part of the same COLA bill, lawmakers approved a “13th check” for members of the Teacher Retirement System. Retirees aged 70 to 74 will get $2400, and those over 75 will get $7500. “It's an amazing beginning.

May 31, 2023 Updated: May 31, 2023 4:10 p.m. Retired Texas teachers won higher monthly stipends and a so-called 13th check from the Legislature this session after years of advocacy from the nearly 500,000 who receive pension checks from the state.