Harris County leaders outline next steps for guaranteed income program after Texas AG Ken Paxton files lawsuit

Harris County leaders outline next steps for guaranteed income program after Texas AG Ken Paxton files lawsuit

Ken Paxton called the Uplift Harris program “unlawful.” He said it “redistributes public money in a manner that violates the Texas Constitution." More Videos

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A day after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Harris County over its guaranteed income program, county leaders discussed their plan to fight back.

The program is designed to provide eligible families in 10 targeted ZIP codes with $500 a month for 18 months.Paxton made the announcement Tuesday morning calling the program “unlawful.” He said it “redistributes public money in a manner that violates the Texas Constitution.” RELATED: Uplift […]

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