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News from April 2025

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Gillespie County ranks 72nd in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Gillespie County received an average of $15,541 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 72nd highest in Texas.

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Val Verde County: Residents received $169.44 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.4% of income in Val Verde County, providing an average of $3,559 per capita to residents.

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Hill Country Chronicle area weekly mass times

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Hill Country Chronicle coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Burnet County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.6% in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Burnet County, providing an average of $1,662 per capita to residents.

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321 students enrolled in Edwards County schools during 2023-24 school year

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

Edwards County ranked 236th in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.

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Texas House to review HB 4695 introduced by Wesley Virdell on Thursday, April 3

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Wesley Virdell introduced HB 4695, a bill on City Government, to the Texas House on Thursday, April 3 during the 89(R) session.

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New bill introduced by Carrie Isaac in Texas House — what does HB 4993 say?

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Carrie Isaac introduced HB 4993, a bill on Health and State Finances, to the Texas House on Thursday, April 3 during the 89(R) session.

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Key details on HB 4977 presented by Carrie Isaac in Texas House

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

House Bill HB 4977 was backed by Rep. Carrie Isaac, and introduced in the Texas House on Thursday, April 3, during the 89(R) session.

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Key details on HB 4956 presented by Carrie Isaac in Texas House

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Carrie Isaac introduced HB 4956, a bill on Criminal Procedure and Occupational Regulation, to the Texas House on Thursday, April 3 during the 89(R) session.

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Texas House to discuss Wesley Virdell’s proposal — what does HB 4472 say?

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

House Bill HB 4472, a bill on Fees & Other Nontax Revenue and Vehicles & Traffic, was backed by Rep. Wesley Virdell, and introduced in the Texas House on Thursday, April 3, during the 89(R) session.

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Texas House to discuss Carrie Isaac’s proposal — what does HB 4467 say?

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Carrie Isaac introduced HB 4467, a bill on Crimes and Property Interests, to the Texas House on Thursday, April 3 during the 89(R) session.

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Carrie Isaac introduced HB 4465 to the Texas House — what to know

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

House Bill HB 4465, a bill on Occupational Regulation, was backed by Rep. Carrie Isaac, and introduced in the Texas House on Thursday, April 3, during the 89(R) session.

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Texas House to review HB 4817 introduced by Wesley Virdell on Thursday, April 3

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

House Bill HB 4817, a bill on Energy and Utilities, was backed by Rep. Wesley Virdell, and introduced in the Texas House on Thursday, April 3, during the 89(R) session.

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Real County saw 21.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 41.9% of income in Real County, a 21.8% surge from 20.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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How many students were enrolled in Kinney County schools during 2023-24 school year?

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 3, 2025

Kinney County ranked 226th in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.

Roy applauds law enforcement efforts in Hays County gang arrests

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 3, 2025

Representative Chip Roy expressed his approval of the recent efforts by law enforcement agencies in Hays County, Texas, following the arrest of over 40 individuals linked to the Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua.

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Rep. Roy introduces "BEAT CHINA" Act to strengthen U.S. manufacturing

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 3, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy, representing Texas's 21st district, has introduced legislation titled the "BEAT CHINA" Act.

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Lawmakers introduce bill to protect exotic game species conservation

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 3, 2025

Representatives Chip Roy and August Pfluger have introduced the Exotic Hoofstock Reform Act, aiming to protect exotic game ranches in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and beyond, from potential overregulation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Kerr County: Medicaid made up 2.5% of total income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Kerr County, providing an average of $1,578 per capita to residents.

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Real County Education: 602 students enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 2, 2025

Real County ranked 221st in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.