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AARP Texas joined the Texas Consumer Association in asking the Public Utility Commission to suspend its current extreme weather disconnection rules.
AARP Texas has filed comments with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to put on record the Association’s stance on a host of proposed “market reform” ideas that arise in the wake of the electric system’s failure during Winter Storm Uri.
By Callie Jones
Stephanie Mace has joined AARP Texas as an Associate State Director of Advocacy and Outreach. In her new role, Mace will focus on state advocacy issues, including broadband expansion, utilities, housing, payday lending, and more to meet the needs of older Texans and AARP’s more than 2.3 million members in the Lone Star State.
On the 88th anniversary of Social Security, more than one in seven Texas residents receives Social Security benefits. AARP will keep fighting to keep the program strong.
The anniversary of Social Security is a good time to reflect on how the program has had a profound impact on American society.
AUSTIN, Texas – After three decades as an educator, Mary Ragland is drawing from two pensions and modest Social Security earnings to make ends meet in retirement.
Melinda Dunn of Sugar Land is battling a cancer that has spread from her lungs into her spine. Right now, private insurance is covering her treatment, but she fears that changes in federal health laws could limit her coverage.
Texas Utility Help is scarce of funds after a publicity campaign drives interest in the energy assistance program.
By Mark Hollis
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