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Presidio County: Residents received $21.35 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.3% of income in Presidio County, providing an average of $3,595 per capita to residents.

By Far West Texas News | Apr 2, 2025

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Residents of Jeff Davis County received $14,591 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 94th in Texas

In 2022, residents of Jeff Davis County received an average of $14,591 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 94th highest in Texas.

By Far West Texas News | Mar 31, 2025

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Brewster County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.8% in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in Brewster County, providing an average of $1,638 per capita to residents.

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Reeves County: Medicaid made up 6.9% of total income in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.9% of income in Reeves County, providing an average of $4,261 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales addresses school safety and border policy concerns

By Far West Texas News | Mar 27, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 26-27, Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses ongoing school safety threats following the tragic Uvalde shooting and criticizes border policies leading to an immigration crisis involving unaccompanied minors

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Terrell County: 29% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 89th in Texas

By Far West Texas News | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 29% of income in Terrell County—ranking it 89th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Representative Tony Gonzales discusses space exploration, immigration concerns, and US-France partnership

By Far West Texas News | Mar 25, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 25, 2025, Representative Tony Gonzales discussed topics ranging from America's space ambitions to immigration challenges revealed by ICE.

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Pecos County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 9.1% of income in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.1% of income in Pecos County, providing an average of $4,076 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Presidio County ranks 90th among Texas counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,801

By Far West Texas News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Presidio County received an average of $14,801 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 90th highest in Texas.

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Terrell County: Residents received $773,000 per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Terrell County, providing an average of $1,115 per capita to residents.

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Jeff Davis County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.4% in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Jeff Davis County, providing an average of $839 per capita to residents.

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Culberson County residents received $16,334 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 55th in Texas

By Far West Texas News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Culberson County received an average of $16,334 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 55th highest in Texas.

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Culberson County: Income Maintenance made up 2.3% of total income in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Culberson County, providing an average of $1,865 per capita to residents.

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Hudspeth County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 6.2% of income in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 14, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 6.2% of income in Hudspeth County, providing an average of $2,173 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales highlights collaborations with French ambassador

By Far West Texas News | Mar 13, 2025

In a series of tweets dated March 13, 2025, Rep. Tony Gonzales discussed his meetings with business leaders and cybersecurity experts alongside the French Ambassador in San Antonio.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses advocacy efforts and international visits

By Far West Texas News | Mar 13, 2025

Rep. Tony Gonzales recently expressed appreciation for agricultural advocates supporting Texas farmers and ranchers through social media posts dated March 11-13, 2025.

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Tony Gonzales criticizes foreign funding and addresses agriculture concerns in recent tweets

By Far West Texas News | Mar 11, 2025

In recent tweets from March 9-11, 2025, Rep. Tony Gonzales voiced his disapproval of U.S. financial aid towards international projects while emphasizing domestic needs and raising awareness about the New World screwworm's impact on agriculture.

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Presidio County: Residents received $17.26 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 5.1% of income in Presidio County, providing an average of $2,906 per capita to residents.

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Terrell County ranks 39th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $17,452 in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Terrell County received an average of $17,452 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 39th highest in Texas.

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Brewster County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.5% in 2022

By Far West Texas News | Mar 8, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Brewster County, providing an average of $892 per capita to residents.