Hey there! So, there was this plan in Texas to give struggling folks in Houston a cool $9,000 through a universal income initiative. The idea was to help 1,928 low-income families in high-poverty areas without expecting the cash back. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right?
But hold up, the Texas Supreme Court stepped in and slammed the brakes on this plan, citing concerns over its constitutionality. The state sued Harris County, where the program was set to run.
The Court basically said, “Woah there, let’s pause for a sec. We need to figure out if this scheme lines up with our Texas Constitution before handing out any money.”
As a result, the payments got put on hold. Harris County had to halt the program due to the court order. They’re still determined to make it happen and promised to keep people in the loop.
The county attorney slammed the ruling, calling it a “dangerous precedent,” and declared they would keep fighting against it. This decision hit hard, especially for the 1,900 families who were banking on this assistance.
One of the county commissioners called out the “narrow-minded powers in Austin” for standing in the way of helping Texas families. The fight isn’t over, he said, and he’s committed to finding ways to uplift those in need.
Uplift Harris shared that Harris County struggles with economic inequality, with a significant portion living in poverty. The cash support could have been a game-changer for many, but for now, it’s on hold.