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Kinney County: Residents received $11.92 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.3% of income in Kinney County, providing an average of $3,810 per capita to residents.

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 21, 2025

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2022: Blanco County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Blanco County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 4.4%.

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 19, 2025

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Real County: Medicare dependency reached 10.8% in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 10.8% of income in Real County, providing an average of $6,223 per capita to residents.

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San Saba County saw 18.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 36.6% of income in San Saba County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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San Saba County: Medicare made up 8.1% of total income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.1% of income in San Saba County, providing an average of $3,409 per capita to residents.

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Chip Roy addresses opposition to the SAVE Act in Federalist op-ed

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 16, 2025

Congressman Chip Roy recently authored an op-ed in The Federalist, addressing claims about the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

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Representatives urge FBI to probe Biden Administration over "D.C. 5" coverup claims

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 15, 2025

Representatives Chip Roy of Texas and Andy Biggs of Arizona have formally requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigate what they describe as a coverup by the Biden Administration concerning the case known as the "D.C. 5."

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Blanco County: Medicare transfers accounted for 5.2% of income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.2% of income in Blanco County, providing an average of $3,870 per capita to residents.

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San Saba County ranks 76th in Texas for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of San Saba County received an average of $15,494 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 76th highest in Texas.

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33.4% of income in Edwards County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 58th in Texas

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 33.4% of income in Edwards County—ranking it 58th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Llano County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.1% in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.1% of income in Llano County, providing an average of $2,011 per capita to residents.

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Uvalde County: Medicaid made up 10.7% of total income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.7% of income in Uvalde County, providing an average of $5,662 per capita to residents.

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Representative Chip Roy states commitments for budget resolution approval

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 10, 2025

Representative Chip Roy of Texas has issued a statement following the passage of the Budget Resolution in the House.

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Rep. Roy discusses the passage of the SAVE Act

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 10, 2025

Representative Chip Roy from Texas announced the successful passage of his bill, H.R. 22, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

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Gillespie County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.3% of income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Gillespie County, providing an average of $2,782 per capita to residents.

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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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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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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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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.