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Somervell County: Medicare transfers accounted for 5.5% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.5% of income in Somervell County, providing an average of $3,234 per capita to residents.

By West DFW News | Apr 20, 2025

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2022: Hunt County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Hunt County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 2.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 14.3%.

By West DFW News | Apr 19, 2025

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Hunt County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.4% in 2022

By West DFW News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Hunt County, providing an average of $2,133 per capita to residents.

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Parker County: Medicaid made up 1.2% of total income in 2022

By West DFW News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.2% of income in Parker County, providing an average of $811 per capita to residents.

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Hunt County saw 12.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By West DFW News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.7% of income in Hunt County, a 12% surge from 10.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Somervell County: Residents received $24.79 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By West DFW News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Somervell County, providing an average of $2,540 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Parker County ranks 225th among Texas counties for government transfer income per capita at $9,033

By West DFW News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Parker County received an average of $9,033 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th lowest in Texas.

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Texas Senate passes bills on education, public safety, and energy

By West DFW News | Mar 24, 2025

The Texas Senate has passed several significant bills addressing a range of issues, from education and parental rights to public safety and energy demands.

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Hunt County: Income Maintenance made up 2.5% of total income in 2022

By West DFW News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Hunt County, providing an average of $1,222 per capita to residents.

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Hunt County residents received $10,900 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 196th in Texas

By West DFW News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hunt County received an average of $10,900 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 59th lowest in Texas.

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Texas Senate discusses new trade office in Israel; passes AI child porn ban

By West DFW News | Mar 17, 2025

The Texas Senate Economic Development Committee recently convened for its inaugural meeting, chaired by a member who introduced SCR 24.

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Parker County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1% of income in 2022

By West DFW News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1% of income in Parker County, providing an average of $690 per capita to residents.

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Somervell County ranks 164th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $12,200 in 2022

By West DFW News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Somervell County received an average of $12,200 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 91st lowest in Texas.

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Texas addresses deepfake child abuse and proposes dementia research center

By West DFW News | Mar 9, 2025

The Texas Criminal Justice Committee has advanced a series of bills aimed at addressing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake images for exploiting children.

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Hunt County ranks 88th in Texas for government transfer dependency at 22.7% in 2022

By West DFW News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.7% of income in Hunt County—ranking it 88th least dependent among Texas counties.

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Texas Senate passes bills addressing lottery abuse, federal overreach, and teacher pay raises

By West DFW News | Mar 2, 2025

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 28, which addresses concerns over alleged criminal activity within the Texas Lottery.

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Somervell County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.4% in 2022

By West DFW News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Somervell County, providing an average of $837 per capita to residents.

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Texas Legislature advances bills on bail reform and teacher pay raises

By West DFW News | Feb 22, 2025

This week saw significant legislative progress in Texas, with several bills moving forward.

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Texas Senate advances major reforms on property taxes and bail system

By West DFW News | Feb 15, 2025

The Texas State Senate has been active this week, focusing on property tax relief and bail system reform.

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Texas bill proposes return of Ten Commandments to classrooms

By West DFW News | Feb 10, 2025

Today, a new bill, SB 10, was filed with the intention of reinstating the display of the Ten Commandments in Texas public school classrooms.