Tag: Harris County

Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County’s latest guaranteed income program

September 26, 2024

The Texas Constitution expressly prohibits giving away public funds to benefit individuals — a common sense protection to prevent cronyism and ensure that public funds benefit all citizens

Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks Harris County’s guaranteed basic income pilot program day prior to start

May 2, 2024

Houston’s basic-income program faces shutdown after Texas’ attorney general labels it “unconstitutional.”

More than 82,500 residents applied for Harris County’s $500/mo basic income program

March 7, 2024

Harris County’s guaranteed basic income program received more than 82,000 applications from residents before the online portal closed earlier this month

Harris County in Texas set to launch $500 a month guaranteed income program

January 10, 2024

“Uplift Harris” aims to give financial relief to low-income families in the county, with parties receiving $500 a month for 18 months.

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