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Texas AG Ken Paxton is trying to kill Harris County’s guaranteed income program, leaving the future of these monthly cash payments up in the air. This court battle will determine if the county has the legal authority to keep sending money directly to residents in need.
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The program's entire funding is currently frozen, meaning the money meant for struggling families is stuck in legal limbo.
The low-income families who rely on these monthly payments to cover basic necessities like rent and groceries.
The residents who were counting on this cash to make ends meet are now facing sudden financial uncertainty.
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