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Abbott's Veto Strips $60M from Low-Income Families

6/24/2025

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott's veto of a $60 million budget for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program has left low-income families reeling. This decision not only cuts off $120 per child for summer meals but also blocks $400 million in federal funding, drawing sharp criticism from Texas Democrats who decry the impact on vulnerable children.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott's veto of a $60 million budget for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program has left low-income families reeling. This decision not only cuts off $120 per child for summer meals but also blocks $400 million in federal funding, drawing sharp criticism from Texas Democrats who decry the impact on vulnerable children.