The state recently sued Harris County over the program, called Uplift Harris, saying it is unconstitutional.
."The Harris County courts are allowing the people of Harris County to receive this aid. From a legal perspective, it’s clear that the state’s case has no merit at all.
Last week, Paxton sued the county over this program, calling it unconstitutional and an abuse of public funds. He said taxpayer money cannot be"redistributed with no accountability or reasonable expectation of a general benefit." The county argued that the program provides social and economic benefits to both participating families and the broader community.
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