The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans Facebook Page just received its one-thousandth "like." That means that 1,000 people will have an opportunity to see every important posting! "Invite Friends" to "like" our Facebook page. Spread the word!Improving our outreach is as ... Read more
The Republican tax scam will hurt the right to retire. But Texas retirees can be proud of our fight. We burned up the phone lines, we wrote letters and emails, and we hit the streets time after time! [caption id="attachment_2336" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Austin leaders... Read more
Think Big! Think Even Bigger! If TARA activists are audacious, we can change senior voting patterns in Texas next year. Our biggest and most important state convention is set for 1-4 PM on January 19 in Austin. Activists around the state should be looking at chartering buses... Read more
The House Ways and Means Committee under Chairman Kevin Brady, a Republican whose district is centered on Huntsville, may significantly increase the tax burden of public employees' pensions. While billionaires and corporations get breaks, public service retirees get broken! [... Read more
Dallas retirees began some serious election planning at our December 6 meeting. Early in January, we'll begin a statewide push for "vote by mail" for all Texans over 65 years old. At the same time, we will begin helping senior voters one precinct at a time. Here's how it w... Read more
The Senate vote on tax giveaways and budget cuts is expected on Thursday, November 30. It already passed the House, so the two bills could be reconciled very soon. [caption id="attachment_2314" align="alignnone" width="565"] Backs to the wall[/caption] Fight is On! We fight ... Read more
2018 Elections Are Underway Would you consider becoming a Precinct Chair in 2018? They are the central grass-roots organizers who will turn out the vote in November. Precinct Chairs must nominate themselves during the same period as candidates. The deadline is December 11. Chan... Read more
We're Fighters! [caption id="attachment_2294" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Picketing against tax giveaways and budget cuts on November 1[/caption] The Dallas Chapter meeting started right after we did yet another downtown picket for retiree rights. We committed ourselves ... Read more
As the noose tightens around all seniors' necks, we're fighting back all over Texas! Call Congress Thursday, Nov 2 Sign up here to be part of the Alliance’s call in day and national Alliance for Retired Americans will send you talking points and a reminder to make you... Read more