Harris County in Texas is moving forward with a modified version of its guaranteed income program, known as “Uplift Harris,” after the original initiative was halted by the Texas Supreme Court due to concerns about its constitutionality. The program aims to provide financial assistance to approximately 1,600 low-income families who were selected for the original program. However, the new version includes spending restrictions to address the court’s constitutional concerns.
The original program, which promised $500 monthly cash payments for 18 months to nearly 2,000 families, was temporarily blocked by the state Supreme Court pending appeal. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton […]
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