Retirement Security

• Texas Retirees Screen and Endorse Candidates

  July 23, 2026: On July 22, the Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans was the first of seven  to announce endorsements. All federal endorsements are done by our national organization, but we already knew about congressional candidates Colin Allred,...Read more >

• Barrage of Lies Harm Seniors

  May 16, 2026: [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://texas.retiredamericans.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/05/bonnie-trumplies.mp4"][/video] Are you being told that war is good for you? Have you been told that rising credit card debt means a health...Read more >

• Retirees Lead on May First

  April 27, 2026: May 1st, 2026, represents a gigantic historical step in America. It is the first time in 140 years that major unions backed International Workers Day! It is the first time that American workers have been asked to protest and celebrate instead of goin...Read more >

• Use It Now!

  February 26, 2026: February 27 is the last day of early voting for the March 3 primary elections. In Dallas for example, it is also the last day of easy voting  because Republicans have made it harder to vote on March 3. Voters will have to find and go to their partic...Read more >

• There Is Nothing Like 2026

  February 05, 2026: Over the past year, seniors have generally experienced a sickening downward trend. Texas has won the dubious title of having the most starving seniors, and food insecurity is rising rapidly. Cuts and layoffs of government service providers, especiall...Read more >

• Membership/Fund Drive Underway!

  November 28, 2025: We are all volunteers, so we don't spend much, but we do have to spend some. Every year, we ask everyone to pony up at least $10 to keep us going. Those who make their donation "recurring" every month are our biggest backers. We also ask organizat...Read more >

• Trump Picks a Fight with Texas Retirees

  November 21, 2025: In January, the Trump Administration launches a pilot program designed to “save” money for the government and “make” money for certain insurance-company-related corporations at our expense. Our national organization is totally against the ...Read more >

• Retirees Fight the Food Crisis

  November 10, 2025: The Dallas Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans voted to set up a virtual food bank with the North Texas Food Bank. Donors can paste the following link into their browser: https://give.ntfb.orgDi/site/TR/Badges/General?pg=team&team_...Read more >

• Fight Dictatorship With Texas Retirees

  August 07, 2025: Texas retirees are fully participating in ongoing battles for democracy: Fight unfair redistricting Stand up for health care, nutrition, and Social Security Stop ageism by defending diversity, equity and inclusion It's Nationwide Battl...Read more >

• Alliance Marks Older Americans Month

  May 09, 2025: Thursday, May 1 was the first day of Older Americans Month. Historically, this month commemorates older Americans and provides an opportunity for us to reflect on their contributions. It can also be a time to reflect on the consequences of ageism....Read more >