With nearly 2.5 million members in Texas, AARP Texas strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older Texans and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
Charlotte McKenzie, an accomplished business and civic leader residing in Frisco, will serve as the AARP Texas State President, the organization’s top volunteer leadership position in the state.
In honor of Black History Month, AARP Texas reached out to a few state and federal lawmakers to share their stories about why they decided to run for office, their priorities, and what Texans aged 50-plus can do to get involved in politics.
AUSTIN, Texas — AARP Texas Director Tina Tran issued the following statement regarding the danger of the COVID-19 Omicron variant to nursing homes residents, calling for immediate action to get residents and staff vaccinated and boosted:
Omicron is a word I am sure you’ve heard. It’s the latest COVID-19 variant that is spreading through our communities. But how will it affect us, and when do you know if you have Omicron, the Delta variant, cold, or flu?
AUSTIN, Texas — AARP Texas Director Tina Tran issued the following statement in response to reports of widespread rejections of mail-in ballot applications in advance of the March 1 Texas Primary election:
La reputación de AARP como un amigo sabio y un defensor feroz está creciendo. Ofrecemos recursos, información para ayudar a las personas mayores de 50 años y a sus familias y comunidades.
The holidays are a time for togetherness, celebration, and giving. Unfortunately, scammers take advantage of the season to give gifts to themselves, using your money to pay for it. In fact, a new AARP study shows that the entire gift-giving process, from purchasing the perfect gift to making sure it gets to the recipient, offers a number of opportunities for scammers to get in on the act for their own benefit.