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Texas Lt. Gov. Proposes $1,000 Savings Fund for Newborns

12/5/2025

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On December 4, 2025, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed the New Little Texan Savings Fund to invest $1,000 per newborn, costing about $400 million annually.
Patrick seeks a constitutional amendment to make the program permanent and teach savings.
Conservatives criticize the plan as expansion of government.
The proposal aligns with federal "Trump accounts" allowing newborns to claim $2,000 for investment, with parental contributions, under U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

On December 4, 2025, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed the New Little Texan Savings Fund to invest $1,000 per newborn, costing about $400 million annually.
Patrick seeks a constitutional amendment to make the program permanent and teach savings.
Conservatives criticize the plan as expansion of government.
The proposal aligns with federal "Trump accounts" allowing newborns to claim $2,000 for investment, with parental contributions, under U.S. President Donald Trump.