“I love being a member of TPEA because I basically pay off my membership dues immediately with the benefits and discounts that I receive. I first joined TPEA in the mid-80s to take advantage of the dental program before ERS offered dental coverage. All of this was before I realized what role TPEA played as my advocate at the Capitol. Through TPEA, I also have access to gym memberships, travel discounts and many other benefits that I’ve taken advantage of to save money."

“I’ve been a TPEA member for a long time. TPEA is a recognized and respected resource our legislators rely on to make informed decisions about state employee benefits. One of the most effective things TPEA does is present sensible solutions that they can easily support. That approach benefits active employees and retirees alike, and those of us contemplating retirement soon should applaud TPEA for their leadership in preserving full benefits."

“I relied on TPEA for years regarding information about changes in our benefits and what’s going on in the Legislature. Then, I decided to become a member and eventually volunteer so that I could help advocate for myself. The advocacy helped get our recent state raises. TPEA showed up to over 50 hearings to get the across the board pay raises. And they fight for our benefits like keeping premiums low. TPEA fights for employees, they fight for us."

“As a state employee, it's so beneficial to have a non-partisan, non-union association looking out for our best interest. I've seen the mission of TPEA firsthand in action, and how they've been able to support us by working to ensure our state benefits are protected. They support us as current employees and into retirement."

“I’m a member of TPEA because they continuously keep me in the loop with issues that impact me. TPEA staff is advocating for state employees and retirees daily – and they connect us with a ton of resources, including an easy way to reach out to my state representatives. On top of all this – they provide some great benefits! They are the only association that fights for all state employees and retirees."

“Without professional representation, state employees, both active and retired, have little or no voice at the Capitol. It’s time to join an organization that works for ALL of us. That organization is TPEA. Please help us to help you and other state employees by joining today. With more members like yourself, we will carry a louder voice when we need to be heard."

“TPEA has had my back from before I even started working for the state. They have supported and empowered state employees since 1946, so I know my membership is not only supporting myself, but any future state employees. And they’ll be there when I retire too! It’s an investment in the future for myself and for Texas."

“I think state employees should be a part of TPEA because they help all state employees, like they did with getting us two across-the-board pay raises. TPEA also helps us into retirement as they advocate for our pensions, stabilizing the funds, and other benefits too. We should all join because it’s not just helping ourselves but each other too."