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The Recovery Act invested millions in new projects that are improving our infrastructue, repairing homes, and much more.  But it also provided millions in direct benefits for families, students, businesses, investors, and more including more than $288 million in various forms of tax relief.  Guidance on how to access each of those benefits is below.

Education

Energy

Food Stamps (SNAP)

Health Care

Housing

Job Training & Placement

Small Businesses

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Tax Relief

Unemployment

 

Recovery.gov has the latest updates from the federal government.

Texas Transportation Commission Approves Money for Public Transportation

The Texas Transportation Commission voted to award nearly $63 million in grants to support public transportation in every county of the state. In addition to these grants, the Commission also awarded 2.9 million transportation development credits (TDC). Transportation Development Credits, also known as toll credits, are federal government credits given to states when states use their own money for investment in toll projects.

Texas Applies for ARRA Funds for High Speed Passenger Rail