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Edwards County: Residents received $8.77 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.3% of income in Edwards County, providing an average of $6,169 per capita to residents.

By Hill Country Chronicle | Apr 1, 2025

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Residents of Uvalde County received $16,732 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 47th in Texas

In 2022, residents of Uvalde County received an average of $16,732 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 47th highest in Texas.

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 31, 2025

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In 2022, Kinney County ranks 39th among Texas counties with 35.5% transfer dependency

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 35.5% of income in Kinney County—ranking it 39th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Kinney County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.8% in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Kinney County, providing an average of $1,974 per capita to residents.

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Roy seeks answers from Austin PD on explosives at Tesla dealership

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 28, 2025

Rep. Roy has reached out to the Austin Police Department and its Chief of Police, Lisa Davis, with concerns about the recent increase in violence targeting Tesla dealerships, allegedly linked to the activities of Elon Musk and DOGE.

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Real County: Medicaid made up 8.9% of total income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.9% of income in Real County, providing an average of $5,179 per capita to residents.

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San Saba County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 11% of income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11% of income in San Saba County, providing an average of $4,649 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Llano County ranks 35th among Texas counties for government transfer income per capita at $17,562

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Llano County received an average of $17,562 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 35th highest in Texas.

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Blanco County: Residents received $19.18 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.1% of income in Blanco County, providing an average of $1,544 per capita to residents.

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Gillespie County: Residents received $19.14 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Gillespie County, providing an average of $697 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Chip Roy reintroduces bills targeting critical race theory and funding flexibility

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 21, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy from Texas has reintroduced two education bills aimed at changing the funding dynamics in America's public education system.

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Val Verde County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.3% of income in Val Verde County, providing an average of $2,078 per capita to residents.

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San Saba County: 36.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 33rd in Texas

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 36.6% of income in San Saba County—ranking it 33rd most dependent among Texas counties.

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Burnet County: Income Maintenance made up 1.3% of total income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Burnet County, providing an average of $857 per capita to residents.

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Edwards County residents received $22,082 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking fifth in Texas

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Edwards County received an average of $22,082 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in Texas.

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Kerr County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Kerr County, providing an average of $971 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill aims to simplify U.S. federal criminal code

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 14, 2025

Representatives Chip Roy, Lucy McBath, Andy Biggs, and Steve Cohen have reintroduced the "Count the Crimes to Cut Act of 2025" in a bipartisan effort.

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Edwards County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 14, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Edwards County, providing an average of $1,920 per capita to residents.

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Kinney County: Income Maintenance made up 3.4% of total income in 2022

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Kinney County, providing an average of $1,393 per capita to residents.

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House passes resolution extending government funding through September 2025

By Hill Country Chronicle | Mar 11, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy of Texas issued a statement following the House of Representatives' approval of H.R. 1968, which extends government funding until September 30, 2025.