Volunteers are central to AARP Texas' efforts to bring positive change to the lives of older Texans and their families. Learn more about being an advocacy volunteer with AARP Texas.
Votar no es sólo un privilegio, sino también nuestro derecho. Nos da el poder de decidir cómo será nuestro futuro. En AARP Houston hemos reunido la información electoral local más actualizada para asegurarnos de que usted esté informado y que las voces de los votantes mayores de 50 años se escuchen el 9 de diciembre.
AARP Texas is in your community and advocating for what matters most to Texans aged 50+ and their families. We are committed to serving all and empowering people to choose how they live as they age, with a focus on health security, financial resilience, and social connection. We are the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with nearly 38 million members with, 2.2 million being Texan.
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.