Home & Family

AARP remains hopeful on a long term solution

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.

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The State of Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is sponsoring a series of meetings across the state. If you or someone you know is in one of the following programs AND you want to learn more about how you could hire your own caregiver and have more control, choice and responsibility, you are invited to attend a meeting.

AARP Texas joined a petition filed before the Public Utility Commission (PUC) today by Representative Sylvester Turner of Houston to prevent dangerous electricity disconnections this summer.

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted to The Dallas Morning News by AARP volunteer Jeff Kreisberg.

AUSTIN, TX --- The AARP Foundation reminds the public that it is still providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers, both individuals and families, with low to moderate income through the AARP Tax-Aide program. AARP Tax-Aide, in its 41st year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service,giving special attention to people over age 60. The program provides assistance from February 1 through April 15. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service.

Important local issues will be on the May 9th ballot but no statewide propositions according to the TX Secretary of State, Hope Andrade.