Social Security Disability Insurance

Texas Comptroller’s Office Announces Changes to the Texas ABLE Program

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today enhancements to the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Texas ABLE®) Program. Effective Oct. 1, the account maintenance fee is being reduced from $4 per month to $3.50 per month for existing and new participants, and the program will add a Conservative Allocation Option to its current investment lineup. Texas ABLE offers program participants five investment options designed to meet different savings goals. Four are Managed Allocation Options — Aggressive, Moderate, Moderately Conservative […]

Outreach to Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Sarah Schultz-Lackey Social Security Dallas Region Communications Director People who struggle with low-income, limited English proficiency, homelessness, or with mental illness have historically relied on meeting with us in person at our local offices to get the help they need.  Currently, Social Security offices are open only for in-person appointments for limited, critical situations, depending upon local office conditions. If you cannot use our online services, please call your local office or our National […]