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The slavery run by organized crime behind crypto scams. ⁦Geoff Berg⁩ reveals what’s happening in his latest show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geo…

Headed to Lubbock Friday to help #fightfraud in TX! Deets: everythinglubbock.com/news/latest/aa… #txlege #fraud #scams #AARPTX

When Hurricane Berly hit, assisted living residents faced extreme temperatures due to limited backup power. We are pushing for 2025 legislation to require emergency power in these facilities. Details at: spr.ly/6010tNUR8 #txlege

Power outages shouldn’t risk lives, especially for vulnerable older adults. ⚡🏠 AARP Texas is advocating for legislation to require backup power in assisted living facilities, ensuring the safety of older Texans. Learn more: spr.ly/6012vII8G #txlege

Day 1 of #txlege session, here we go!

AARP TX evening recap! At the Capitol all day listening and providing testimony on key budget items for older adults. #AARPTX #SB1 #txlege

With a rising older adult population, more people are seeking transit options in their communities. On behalf of AARP Texas, StephanieMaceTx today presented our support for a transportation funding solution to the Texas Senate Committee on Finance. TxDOT Exc Item 7. #txlege

.Andrea Earl of AARP Texas, alongside Patty Ducayet, Texas' Long-Term Care Ombudsman, present a passionate and strong case for #SB481 for backup power in Texas' long-term care facilities. #txlege Read more: texastribune.org/paid-post/back…

Lots of bills on this but only one assured power for the majority of a facility.

The safety of vulnerable residents in Texas' retirement communities is paramount. Andrea Earl of AARP Texas and Loren Adair-Smith with Secure Our Seniors Safety deliver impassioned testimony in support of #SB1283 by Senator Tan Parker #txlege

The death of a spouse can be hard. ⁦Charles Cascio⁩ of AARP Texas is among consumer advocates highlighting an issue where some insurance companies impose a “widow’s penalty,” resulting in higher rates for those who’ve recently lost a spouse. #HB1809 ⁦Ana Hernandez⁩ ⁩ #txlege

Machines that exchange cash for cryptocurrency (crypto kiosks) have popped up in Texas. The devices can be vehicles for scams. AARP Texas is working with law enforcement on consumer protections. Today, Andrea Earl provided written remarks to support #SB1705 Senator Tan Parker #txlege

We’d like to recognize Megan Kimble for her work reporting on home insurance and other issues important to Texans and their families! Learn more about her and her work at spr.ly/601626zVG #txlege

Giving voice to Texans' concerns about nursing home quality and healthcare costs, Andrea Earl of AARP Texas Texas testifies today in support of #HB4408 by Rep. Jay Dean, which shines a light on healthcare facility ownership. Andrea Earl #txlege

Thank you Senator Menendez and Judge Vasquez for your work to pass AARP Texas-supported #SB2933, which would require training on elder abuse for judges in Texas. José Menéndez #txlege

If you didn't know, AARP Texas's advocacy team covers a lot of subjects, testifying in multiple committees during session. This week, we advocated for affordable housing, deed fraud protections, reasonable loan rates, Rx pricing, and transparent health facility ownership. #txlege

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When linemen come to Texas to help us recover from disasters, we need to have their backs. Today I passed a bill to make their safety our priority. We’re enhancing the penalty for assaulting a utility worker — the same protection given to first responders. How we’re handing it

Solar scams? Texas to consider cracking down on deceptive solar panel sales tactics, fraud. via Avery Travis KXAN News With Andrea Earl of AARP Texas kxan.com/news/texas-pol… #txlege #SB1036