Texas AG Sues Harris County Over Guaranteed Income Program
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KPRC Click2Houston
Harris County officials responded to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the Uplift Harris program, a $20.5 million investment initiative providing $500 monthly grants to struggling families. County officials criticized Paxton's claims as political, emphasizing the program's positive impact and federal funding source. They challenged the lawsuit's basis, highlighting similar programs in other Texas cities, and expressed readiness to defend the program in court.