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AARP Texas Communications Intern Marina Garcia reflects on her experience at AARP and how the association fights for older Texans and their families.

Two Rio Grande Valley residents have joined the all-volunteer leadership group that establishes strategic goals and objectives for the Association’s statewide presence consistent with AARP’s national strategies. Their work will help position AARP as an influential voice for older Texans.

Two Central Texas-based reporters -- Avery Travis and Mose Buchele -- are being recognized by AARP Texas for producing impactful journalism projects that address the interests and needs of older Texans and their families.

Health experts from the Texas Department of State Health Services discussed COVID-19 vaccines and booster distribution plans during a tele-town hall.

Six Texas organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants. Five are in Houston and one in Dallas.

AARP Ride@50+℠ Program Connects Local Transportation Options onto one Platform; Offers Free Rides for COVID-19 Vaccines with Local Organizations

Texas legislators are responding to the call to take swift and decisive action to ensure the health and safety of long-term care facility residents and staff. AARP Texas Director Tina Tran applauded Texas lawmakers for their initial work and urged continued progress toward passing several important bills to protect nursing home residents.

AARP Texas statement regarding anti-Asian violence.

AARP Texas and Texas Legal Services Center filed a formal request with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to provide immediate relief to Texas’ residential utility consumers who suffered during the February winter storm.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission recently announced that it is partnering with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, AARP Texas and the Texas Association of Regional Council to work on projects to improve the lives of caregivers.