AARP Texas

As the warm-weather season hits, people need to be more careful than ever to stay cool and avoid overheating and illness, particularly as they get older.

AARP Texas celebrates Pride Month 2023

Looking for fresh, tasty summertime recipes? Join AARP in Houston for the next Brunch, Lunch and Munch virtual cooking class on Tuesday, June 20.

Criminals are always seeking ways to target consumers, but you can take steps to protect yourself.

Organizations representing electricity consumers statewide are demanding a meaningful cap on the proposed Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM) scheme that will impose billions of dollars in increased costs for Texas consumers if left uncapped.

AARP Texas is fighting for several bills currently moving in the Texas Legislature that would expand broadband access across the state. Passage of these bills is crucial for ensuring that Texans of all ages can access high-speed internet.

Lawmakers can pass legislation to shape our state as a place where Texans can live and age well into retirement, whether in the big cities or rural communities.

The 2023 hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30, but already predictions are it will be an "above average" season. Colorado State University's annual outlook calls for 13 named storms and six hurricanes. Two of those hurricanes are predicted to be major. Despite that, they say this will be a “slightly below-normal” Atlantic hurricane season.

Nutrition plays a strong role in overall health, especially for older adults who are at increased risk for chronic diseases.

Texas faces a shortage of community attendants who help older adults and individuals with disabilities with basic day-to-day tasks. Currently, the base wage rate for such personal care attendants is $8.11 per hour.