Texas Democrat files bill to follow through on Hinojosa’s $1.5K check promise

Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D) filed Senate Bill 297 Monday to deliver $1,500 one-time checks to every Texas household, fulfilling Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa's promise. The bill would appropriate $17 billion from the state's rainy day fund to fund the payments, which would go to all residents regardless of income.