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A commentary by AARP Texas State Director Tina Tran
She brings more than 25 years’ experience in nonprofit and public policy work
At a time that may feel like a bleak confluence of a public health crisis and economic uncertainty – as COVID cases and unemployment rates continue to rise – it is important to know the risks of small-dollar payday and auto-title loans.
The following is a report from Roz Brown of the Public News Service (TX):
AARP Texas announced today its support of a proposed amendment to the City of Austin’s payday and auto-title lending regulations to shore up protections for consumers.
AARP is imploring lawmakers to increase funding for the Texas Lifespan Respite Care Program, which provides help for family caregivers.
To help Texas combat the COVID-19 healthcare crisis and to improve health outcomes for older persons, AARP Texas has called on Governor Greg Abbott to bolster health coverage statewide by seeking a temporary expansion of Medicaid.
Census results affect funding critical to older adults, such as health care, education, housing and transportation spending.
AARP in San Antonio is working to register and educate voters, urges participation
On Friday, January 24, 2020, AARP Texas Director Tina Tran released the following statement in response to American Workers For Progress’ citation of AARP’s backing of federal legislation to lower the price of prescription drugs in a political advertisement supporting U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar:
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