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Top Priorities for Older Texans Include Homeowners Insurance, Rural Health Care and SNAP Benefits - easttexasbanner.com
Texas HHSC (Google News) · June 26, 2026
In plain language
Older adults in Texas and their families have identified key focus areas to improve their quality of life. The priorities include lowering costs for homeowners insurance and utilities, while increasing funding for home-delivered meals and SNAP food benefits. Leaders are also calling for better health care access in rural areas and stronger legal protections for grandparents raising their grandchildren. These recommendations were developed by the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature to share with state lawmakers ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
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Key takeaways
- Increasing SNAP benefits and funding for home-delivered meals are top state priorities for supporting older Texans.
- Advocates are seeking ways to reduce homeowners insurance costs and prevent utility companies from shifting expenses to residents.
- Expanding rural health care includes encouraging hospitals to get specialized geriatric emergency accreditation and improving public transportation.
- New proposals aim to strengthen legal protections for grandparents and provide better financial support for kinship caregivers.
- Improving broadband connectivity and protecting groundwater resources are essential for maintaining the independence of older adults in rural areas.
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