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Hinojosa’s $1500 Plan vs Abbott’s Tax Cut | Austin News
Texas gubernatorial hopeful Gina Hinojosa is making waves with a radical plan to distribute $1,500 checks to every household using $17 billion from the state’s Rainy Day Fund—money she says is sitting idle while Texans struggle. She argues the fund, historically reserved for emergencies like disasters and infrastructure, should be used to revive the American dream in Texas. Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott counters with a property tax overhaul, aiming to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners, blaming rising costs on local spending. Both proposals face steep legislative hurdles, but as…
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