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Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans
By Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe) at Fox 26 Houston
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: Fox 26 Houston ·
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