Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has proposed using $17 billion from the state's rainy-day fund for a payment plan for Texans.
No payment or distribution date has been approved.
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The governor-elect has proposed a payment plan funded by $17 billion from the state's rainy-day fund, but no payment date has been approved.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has proposed using $17 billion from the state's rainy-day fund for a payment plan for Texans.
No payment or distribution date has been approved.
Written by The Alamo Republican from KIII 3News’ reporting, using only the facts in it. KIII 3News’ own headline: “Will Texans get $1,500? What must happen for Gina Hinojosa’s payment plan to become reality”
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