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.
Rodriguez assumes leadership of AARP Texas on Sept. 15 to work on behalf of AARP's 2.5 million Texas members. She will lead staff in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and more than 400 volunteers statewide.
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.
MARSHALL, TX – The Wiley College debate team, which gained national prominence through the movie “The Great Debaters” in 2007, will argue the pros and cons of the most talked about domestic issue of the day – health care reform – at a free event September 15 in Marshall.
AUSTIN, TX – AARP Texas today commended the City of Austin for acting expeditiously to protect vulnerable electric customers -- many of whom are elderly and on fixed incomes -- from having their electricity turned off during record-breaking summer temperatures.
AUSTIN, TX – Citing an "imminent peril to the public health," AARP today joined Rep. Sylvester Turner of Houston and three other consumer groups in petitioning the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to adopt an emergency rule giving consumers new tools to avoid dangerous electricity disconnections this summer.