Harris County lawmakers are making a second attempt at Uplift Harris, a guaranteed income program that was blocked by the Texas Supreme Court.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County leaders are making a second attempt at a guaranteed basic income plan that has been held up by the Texas Supreme Court.
Uplift Harris was Harris County’s plan to provide $500 checks to low-income families in the area as financial assistance.However, critics, including the state’s top lawyer, said the program violates the state’s constitutional ban on gifting public tax dollars to individuals.The program unveiled Thursday would have restrictions on […]
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