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Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 8, 2026
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Key points The amount proposed is $1,500 per person. Further details about this proposal can be found through FOX 7 Austin.
A proposal has been made by Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa to provide payments to Texans. The amount proposed is $1,500 per person.
The funding for these payments would come from the state's surplus, which is in the multibillions of dollars. Hinojosa suggests using this surplus instead of keeping it in reserve.
Further details about this proposal can be found through FOX 7 Austin.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
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