Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus design guided by environmental sustainability
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Investing in Water Resources is Essential for the Future of Texas
by Bryan Morris | Chair of El Paso Water’s Public Service BoardPersistent, extreme drought is straining Texas’ surface water, including rivers and lakes. To meet the demands of a fast-growing population and a thriving economy, the state must pursue new and creative approaches to water management. As the 89th Legislature takes up this critical issue, […]
TWU’s FAST Academy speeds prep for foster alumni
Nationally, fewer than 9% of students who have been in foster care will graduate from a higher education institution. But through an innovative program, Texas Woman’s University is working to change that.
Excessive Mandates Have No Place in Texas Elections
Texas Already Has Strong Safeguards To Ensure Only Citizens Vote
In an Era of Uncertainty, Benefits Plan Sponsors Are Staying the Course—But with a Sharper Eye on Costs
By Steve Idoux | President and CEO of LocktonFrom our position as one of the nation’s largest benefits advisors—serving employers across Texas and beyond—we’re seeing a clear shift. Supporting employees and retaining talent remain essential priorities, but the way employers approach benefits decisions is evolving.In an environment marked by persistent inflation, rising healthcare costs, and […]
It’s Time to Give Nurse Practitioners Authority to Deliver the Healthcare Texas Needs
AARP Texas to Legislature: Nurse practitioners are ready to remedy Texas’ dire need for primary healthcare providers
Protecting Public Health: Ban Synthetic THC in Texas
Synthetic THC products are flooding Texas, creating a medical crisis that threatens our youth and communities. These unregulated, addictive substances are linked to serious mental health issues and public safety risks. It’s time for lawmakers to pass SB 3 and protect Texans from this growing threat.
Energy Efficiency – The Solution Texas Can’t Afford to Ignore
Some Texas legislators push costly power projects while ignoring energy efficiency—the cheapest way to cut bills and boost the grid.
Addressing obesity requires bold leadership and long-term thinking
Policymakers should focus on both obesity prevention and better access to treatment for those already living with obesity.
Backup Power is a Critical Need for Texas’ Long-Term Care Facilities
To ensure safety in assisted living facilities and nursing homes during power outages, AARP Texas supports SB481 for backup power.
