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Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Gina Hinojosa suggests that Texans should receive $1,500 payments. Further information on this proposal is available from FOX 26 Houston, including details on the candidate's plan to use the state's reserve funds for the payments.
A Texas gubernatorial candidate has proposed a refund for state residents. Gina Hinojosa suggests that Texans should receive $1,500 payments.
The funds for these payments would come from the state's surplus, according to the proposal. This surplus is valued in the multibillions of dollars.
Further information on this proposal is available from FOX 26 Houston, including details on the candidate's plan to use the state's reserve funds for the payments.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
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