Houston appeals court upholds Harris County’s guaranteed income program

Houston appeals court upholds Harris County’s guaranteed income program

William Farrell, Assistant Attorney General of Texas, argues that Harris County’s guaranteed income program violates the Texas Constitution during a hearing on April 18, 2024, in the 165th District Court in Houston, Texas. The judge upheld the program. (Meridith Kohut for the Houston Landing) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… A state appeals court on Monday ruled Harris County’s guaranteed income program may move forward, paving the way for checks to be sent out to low-income residents as soon as Wednesday.

An appeal by Attorney General Ken Paxton to the Texas Supreme Court is expected, county officials said Monday morning.

“The […]

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