Texas judge rules against AG Ken Paxton’s lawsuit that would halt Harris County guaranteed income program
by Houston Public Media
Houston Public Media— Paxton sued Harris County for implementing a guaranteed income program, called Uplift Harris, which would give $500 a month to nearly 2,000 low income households over an 18-month period.
Houston Public Media—Texas, AG Ken Paxton ‘trying to bully Harris County’ over guaranteed income program, Lina Hidalgo says. The Texas Supreme Court blocked Harris County's guaranteed income program on Tuesday, as the first round of checks were being sent out to low-income families. Judge Lina Hidalgo said the state has known about the program for over a year.
Houston Public Media—Appeals court denies Ken Paxton’s attempt to block Harris County guaranteed income program. Last week a judge denied Paxton's claim that Uplift Harris violated the Texas Constitution. He appealed that decision and it was denied on Monday.
KTSA—Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks Harris County’s guaranteed income pilot program. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging the program, saying it violates the Texas Constitution.