Uplift Harris Funds Diverted to Other Programs After Harris County Commissioners Court Vote

Harris County guaranteed income program for low-income families officially off the table

A program that would have provided $500 a month to low-income families in Harris County is officially off the table.

Harris County cancels Uplift Harris program with plans to use $18M for other programs

All commissioners, except for Commissioner Tom Ramsey, voted to reallocate the money into rental assistance, homelessness, and nutrition programs.

DC Guaranteed Income Coalition Hosts Day of Action to Protect Critical Programs for DC Families

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the DC Guaranteed Income (DCGI) Coalition hosted a Day of Action to demand that the DC Council protect and invest in transformative programs for families.

Harris County reallocates funds earmarked for embattled guaranteed income program

In light of the guaranteed income program being halted by state and federal courts, county commissioners voted Thursday to use $8 million originally set aside for the program for rental assistance to deter evictions. Another $8 million will be used for homelessness initiatives, and $2.5 million will be used to address food insecurity.

Harris County Officially Ends Failed Guaranteed Basic Income Program

The county never disbursed the funds to anyone, despite spending millions to administer the program. The post Harris County Officially Ends Failed Guaranteed Basic Income Program appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Uplift Harris funds diverted to other programs after Harris County Commissioners Court vote

Funds that were originally earmarked to be used for Uplift Harris, a universal basic income program which was launched in 2023, have been diverted to other programs following a Harris County Commissioners Court vote.