I would start with the TRS Department in Austin.
Yes, you can collect both once you've met the 40 credit requirements. The issue is you have to do some assumptive forecasting because, I believe, TRS offsets some of the SS benefit and there is a wonkie calculation for survivor benefits on SS for those that are TRS eligible.
SS looks at your highest 35 years of income in which you pay into the program, so it maybe worth jumping back on the government gravy train when you get closer to retirement or are in your prime earning years.
Yes, you can collect both once you've met the 40 credit requirements. The issue is you have to do some assumptive forecasting because, I believe, TRS offsets some of the SS benefit and there is a wonkie calculation for survivor benefits on SS for those that are TRS eligible.
SS looks at your highest 35 years of income in which you pay into the program, so it maybe worth jumping back on the government gravy train when you get closer to retirement or are in your prime earning years.
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