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Texas lawmakers to debate Hinojosa plan for $1,500 payments to households
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· November 11, 2026
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Texas lawmakers are weighing a plan to send $1,500 per household, backed by Gov-elect Gina Hinojosa. A bill would tap $17B from the Rainy Day Fund, but it needs a two-thirds vote and GOP support.
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Key takeaway A bill would tap $17B from the Rainy Day Fund, but it needs a two-thirds vote and GOP support.
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What is this story about? Texas lawmakers are weighing a plan to send $1,500 per household, backed by Gov-elect Gina Hinojosa. A bill would tap $17B from the Rainy Day Fund, but it needs a two-thirds vote and GOP support.
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