State workers help Texas thrive. Don't shortchange them when they retire. (Opinion)

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State workers help Texas thrive. Don't shortchange them when they retire. (Opinion)
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The Texas Legislature has not approved a single cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for...

to provide the 13th check — though it is running out, with just five weeks left before the Legislature adjourns on May 29.to help retired employees like me who made every corner of the state a great place to live, work and do business.

My career choices reflect my commitment to giving back to others and serving my community, even if it meant earning less than in the private sector. These values still drive me to volunteer for the supported living centers that serve Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.I am not alone.

These former state employees are not just clustered in Austin. I worked with dedicated colleagues throughout East Texas, and retirees live in literally every Texas House and Senate district. That means each of our 181 legislators represents retirees, just like they represent homeowners, public employees and current and former teachers.

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