Texas Issues

• Texas Is Down for the Budget Fight

  September 06, 2017: Texans are studying the proposed "Black Budget" from Congresswoman Diane Black (R-TN) in the congressional session begun after Labor Day. In the next few weeks, Republicans intend to pass these proposals listed by our national organization: Cut ...Read more >

• Keeping TARA’s Head Above Water

  September 05, 2017: Texas retirees are finding ways to pitch in on Gulf Coast disaster relief. National ARA is encouraging donations to the Texas Worker Relief Fund, and several of our members have sent $100 contributions already. The Dallas Chapter meets at 12:30 PM...Read more >

• Rain, Rain, Go Away!

  August 29, 2017: The good news is that TARA leaders report that our activists on the Gulf Coast are OK so far. Chapter Presidents in Beaumont, Corpus Christi,  and Houston have been asked if they need aid and, so far, they reply that they are OK. The Texas...Read more >

• Texans In Battle

  July 05, 2017: We have a plan to save and extend the right to retire in America: organize the retirees! Our chapters in every major Texas population center are working hard on the plan. Here are a few of the things going on right now: Action in Austin More Acti...Read more >

• National Emergency on Health Care

  June 14, 2017: The Alliance for Retired Americans asks for emergency mobilizations to stop "Trumpcare."  It is presently being prepared in secret by 13 Senators. They expect to use legislative maneuvers to keep it from the public before a quick "fast track" vote,...Read more >

• Did Congress Represent Us?

  June 05, 2017: Our national office has evaluated the 2016 congressional votes. [caption id="attachment_2199" align="aligncenter" width="474"] Senator Bernie Sanders with Tony Padilla[/caption] For Immediate Release June 5, 2017Contact: David Blank – 20...Read more >

• Texas Retirees Set Statewide Meeting

  June 03, 2017: The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans statewide meeting is set for 4-6PM on Friday, June 23 in room 335A of the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel, 1600 Lamar Street in Houston 77010. We Have a Lot to Talk About [caption id="attachment_2194" align="a...Read more >

• Texas Labor Has Our Backs

  March 30, 2017: The AFL-CIO in Texas has  the retirees' backs -- and we have theirs!  To save pensions, we're urging everyone to go to Austin for the State Employees Lobby Day April 12. Bus rides to Austin cost $15. Click here to buy yours! A lot of really bad ...Read more >

• Retirees Endorse Women’s Action

  March 02, 2017: By unanimous vote, the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans is behind  March 8 activities titled "A Day Without A Woman!" [caption id="attachment_2142" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Dallas Chapter is meeting at Alliance/A...Read more >

• Texas Retirees are on the Front Lines!

  February 27, 2017: All over Texas, members of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans (TARA)  are  in the first ranks of the  many ongoing battles for decent living, rights, and dignity in America. Retirees are making calls, filling out petitions, visiting politica...Read more >