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Titus County: Medicaid made up 6.8% of total income in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.8% of income in Titus County, providing an average of $3,551 per capita to residents.

103 H-1B petitions filed by employers in Upper East Texas News publication area during 2024

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Upper East Texas News publication area submitted 103 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Texas Senate to discuss Bryan Hughes’ proposal — what does SB 3002 say?

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Senate Bill SB 3002 was backed by Sen. Bryan Hughes, and introduced in the Texas Senate on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

New bill introduced by Gary VanDeaver in Texas House — what does HB 5544 say?

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

House Bill HB 5544, a bill on Human Services, was backed by Rep. Gary VanDeaver, and introduced in the Texas House on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

Texas Senate to discuss Bryan Hughes’ proposal — what does SB 2883 say?

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Sen. Bryan Hughes introduced SB 2883, a bill on Business & Commerce and Courts, to the Texas Senate on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

Bryan Hughes introduced SB 2884 to the Texas Senate — what to know

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Senate Bill SB 2884, a bill on Courts, was backed by Sen. Bryan Hughes, and introduced in the Texas Senate on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

Bryan Hughes introduced SB 2882 to the Texas Senate — what to know

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Sen. Bryan Hughes introduced SB 2882, a bill on Labor, to the Texas Senate on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

SB 2879 presented by Bryan Hughes on Monday, April 7 in the Texas Senate

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Senate Bill SB 2879, a bill on Courts, was backed by Sen. Bryan Hughes, and introduced in the Texas Senate on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

SB 2861 presented by Bryan Hughes on Monday, April 7 in the Texas Senate

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Sen. Bryan Hughes introduced SB 2861, a bill on Insurance and State Agencies, Boards & Commissions, to the Texas Senate on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

Cole Hefner introduced HB 5664 in Texas House — here’s what you need to know

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

House Bill HB 5664, a bill on Special Districts & Authorities, was backed by Rep. Cole Hefner, and introduced in the Texas House on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

Cole Hefner introduced HB 5663 in Texas House — here’s what you need to know

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Cole Hefner introduced HB 5663, a bill on Health and Special Districts & Authorities, to the Texas House on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

Delta County ranks 74th in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Delta County received an average of $15,509 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 74th highest in Texas.

Hopkins County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.7% of income in 2022

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Hopkins County, providing an average of $3,024 per capita to residents.

Upper East Texas News publication area records 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 6, 2025

An employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in the Upper East Texas News publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.