As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Texans—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Join AARP Texas as we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This annual observance is a time to recognize and honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities whose roots trace back to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Throughout the month, AARP Texas will host a dynamic lineup of events and activities across the state—highlighting the diversity, resilience, and cultural pride that shape our Hispanic heritage here in Texas.
Being a military or veteran family caregiver likely will be one of the most important and challenging roles you’ll ever have. Your caregiver journey may vary depending on if your loved one is active duty, retired, ill, wounded, or disabled.
AARP Texas is continuing to support caregivers and their loved ones, providing them with useful information via two podcasts, the English-language Prepare to Care and the Spanish-language ¿Sabes Qué? con AARP.
Medicare changes every year, which means it can get a little complicated when trying to understand what’s new for you. Join us for a free webinar where we’ll discuss the key takeaways from this year’s Medicare changes and what they may mean for your benefits.
The latest reports indicate that the Covid-19 booster shots are surpassing early vaccination doses by almost half. The news comes as thousands remain unvaccinated, whether by choice, fear, or circumstance.
Los informes más recientes indican que las vacunas de refuerzo de Covid-19 – conocidas en inglés como las “booster vaccines “ -- están superando las primeras dosis de vacunación en casi la mitad. La noticia llega cuando millones de personas siguen sin vacunarse, ya sea por elección, miedo o circunstancia.
AARP Texas asked lawmakers to share insights on why they ran for office, what their priorities are, and what Texans age 50-plus can do to get involved in local and state politics.