Paul Stempko, a member of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, brought our program for the meeting of September 27. The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature was formed in 1985 by the 69th Texas Legislature. This nonpartisan and non-profit organization is composed of 116 representatives elected to two-year terms by Texans over 60 years of age. The TSHL goals center around Senior welfare and range from motivation and education to provision of an open discussion forum for Seniors. Before each session of the Texas Legislature, the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature selects issues for consideration by the state Legislature, directly involving Senior citizens in the legislative process. TSHL provides a nonpartisan forum for discussion and debate of Senior issues, advocacy training and an avenue through which older citizens may serve as a resource to both public and private sectors.
