HOUSTON, TEXAS –- AARP Texas has released the following statement by Texas State Director Bob Jackson on the heels of the Houston City Council’s passage of an ordinance regulating the practices of payday and auto title lenders within the city:
HOUSTON, TEXAS--The AARP Foundation today made a $25,000 donation to the Houston Food Bank to help fight hunger among older Texans. Amanda Fredriksen, AARP Texas advocacy director, presented the donation to Houston Food Bank President and CEO Brian Greene at city hall today. Mayor Annise Parker was also present for the occasion.