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Texas AG Sues Harris County Over Guaranteed Income Program

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Source: KPRC Click2Houston
Texas AG Sues Harris County Over Guaranteed Income Program
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Harris County officials responded to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the Uplift Harris program, a $20.5 million investment initiative providing $500 monthly grants to struggling families. County officials criticized Paxton's claims as political, emphasizing the program's positive impact and federal funding source. They challenged the lawsuit's basis, highlighting similar programs in other Texas cities, and expressed readiness to defend the program in court.

Topics:nationlocal-news#federal-funding#harris-county#lawsuit#local-news#texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton#uplift-harris-program
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  1. 'Why the heck does Ken Paxton care?': Harris County officials respond to Texas AG lawsuit over Uplift Harris program  KPRC Click2Houston
  2. Expert says Uplift Harris program is unconstitutional  KHOU.com
  3. Texas sues Harris County to block guaranteed income program  The Texas Tribune
  4. Lina Hidalgo blasts Texas' 'cruel' guaranteed income lawsuit  Chron
  5. Uplift Harris lawsuit: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Harris County over guaranteed income program, claiming it violates Constitution  KTRK-TV

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