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Harris County Redirects $20.8M after Paxton’s legal battle over UPLIFT Harris
Read full article: Harris County Redirects $20.8M after Paxton’s legal battle over UPLIFT HarrisHarris County has redirected $20.8 million initially intended for the UPLIFT Harris program, a guaranteed income initiative for low-income residents, following legal challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The county's strategic reallocation of funds now supports homelessness services, eviction prevention, and food insecurity through established organizations like the Houston Food Bank. The rebranded Harris County Community Prosperity Program aims to aid the same beneficiaries through community partners, ensuring continued support for those in need.