Texas Events Will Celebrate Social Security's 90th Anniversary

More than 3.7 million Texans 65 and older depend on Social Security benefits for at least a portion of their income.

As the program approaches its 90th anniversary in August, AARP Texas will hold various events across the state to recognize Social Security’s milestone, educate Texans about the program’s importance and advocate to protect its future.

Social Security is paying out more to beneficiaries than it’s collecting in revenue. And unless Congress takes action by 2034, older Americans will see their Social Security payments reduced by 19 percent, according to the 2025 Social Security Board of Trustees report.

“The program is a foundation of hope and stability,” says Tina Tran, AARP Texas state director. “We’ll continue to call on Congress to protect the program, and we’ll fight to ensure that people have reliable customer service.”

The number of Texas beneficiaries has increased by more than 60 percent over the last two decades, Social Security Administration data shows. In December 2023, the average monthly benefit in the state was $1,718.

Some 42 percent of Texas residents 65 and older live in families that rely on Social Security payments for at least half of their income, according to research by the AARP Public Policy Institute.

Go to aarp.org/tx to learn about upcoming Social Security events and AARP Texas’ advocacy efforts.

Also, visit aarp.org/socialsecurity to find more resources and information about the program.

Carina Storrs, a New York–based journalist, covers aging, health policy, infectious disease and other issues.