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November is National Family Caregivers Month, which seeks to shine a bright light on the more than 48 million American heroes, including the 3.1 million here in Texas.
Five state lawmakers demonstrated a commitment to advancing issues important to older Texans and their families in 2023.
Texas voters will find 14 propositions to amend the state constitution on the Nov. 7 ballot.
AARP Report Finds Systemic Gaps in Texas in Nursing Homes and Support for Family Caregivers
Texas has submitted a 131-page vision for the future of broadband in Texas.
September is Suicide Prevention Month -- a time to raise awareness, discuss the topic and share resources. New data shows that senior adults suffered the largest recent increase in suicides. And the number of deaths by suicide in Texas exceeds all other states.
Family caregiving, prescription drug prices, and Social Security Administration funding are among issues AARP Texas staff and volunteers are discussing with members of Congress from the Lone Star State.
774 new laws take effect Sept. 1, and many are ones that AARP Texas fought for, including measures ranging from prescription drug affordability and funding for adult protective services to food assistance.
Low-income seniors and other Texans who rely on Medicaid for health coverage are urged to be on the lookout for notices from the state government to maintain their eligibility in the program.
AARP Texas joined the Texas Consumer Association in asking the Public Utility Commission to suspend its current extreme weather disconnection rules.
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