Advocacy

AARP Texas and KWEX Univision 41 held a historic, all-Spanish language debate on September 25 between incumbent Francisco “Quico” Canseco (R-San Antonio) and State Representative Pete Gallego (D-Alpine) before a packed house at Palo Alto College in San Antonio.

Quality-of-care issues drag Texas' ranking down to No. 28 overall

Statement by Ollie Besteiro, AARP Texas president, on April 3 passage of HB 1 by Texas House of Representatives:

As Black History Month winds down, we at AARP Texas would like to take a moment to reflect on the significant progress that has been made in our country. We salute all the civil rights pioneers of yesteryear -– African-Americans, Hispanics, women and others -- and the people who are still working to make positive progress toward creating a more equal and just society.

Seven legislators honored for legislative achievements

AARP Texas yesterday honored Houston-area Senator Rodney Ellis with an award for his work in the Legislature on behalf of the 50+ population.

AARP Texas is pleased to announce that Executive Council Member Dr. Beng T. Ho is the recipient of the Selenia E. & Joseph C. Valley Community Advocate of the Year Award from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Lawmakers recognized for their work on behalf of seniors

September marks the start of football, more temperate weather and various laws passed by the Texas Legislature that should help seniors.

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.