Texas retirees did well in the 2018 elections, but we'll continue with every activity we can think of to defend retiree rights, now and right through the next elections! That means lobbying, petitioning, phoning, and hitting the streets! ... Read more
In 2018, Texas retirees are pulling for the politicians who uphold our pensions, health care, and Social Security. Our voter turnout is far better than any other age group. Across Texas, retirees are working with the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans and other progressive... Read more
We are proud to announce that the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans statewide Executive Board has voted to endorse Elaina Fowler for the House District 47 race in the Austin area Democratic Primary. [caption id="attachment_2398" align="aligncenter" width="474"] Elaina Fow... Read more
The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, seven chapters strong, continues to fight on the progressive side. On issue after issue concerning seniors, we are out on picket lines or applying ourselves in the many arenas of struggle. Candidates are lining up for our monthly meeti... Read more
During the Texas AFL-CIO political convention, three strong women presented a plan to help all Texas workers save for retirement. [caption id="attachment_2359" align="aligncenter" width="960"] rosenlaura-melinaraabangela-powersmaura[/caption] Under the plan, the State of Te... Read more
Texas retirees set new “firsts” at our convention in Austin on January 19. It was the first time that our state meeting represented seven active chapters – one in each of the major metropolitan areas. It was the first time that a major leader from the national Alliance for ... Read more
Texas Alliance for Retired Americans Report of Recent Developments TARA is successful on every front. In all its history, Texas seniors have never had such an effective advocacy group! Our strength begins with our national organization on the 5th floor of the AFL-CIO Buildin... Read more
Texas seniors know what discrimination means, and we stand against it! TARA Secretary Tony Padilla and other senior activists were at MLK activities in Austin Across the state, Texas retirees joined in celebrating the birthday of the great Martin Luther King Jr and pledging... Read more
A Proposed Program for Texas Seniors Texas activists will gather at 1PM on January 19 at the Downtown Sheraton in Austin for our biennial convention. It is an opportunity to plan a program for the organization’s next two years. My ideas presented here are meant to help stimula... Read more