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A Texas judge ruled against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit to stop the pilot guaranteed income program, effectively allowing it to resume.

The ruling comes after Paxton's office sued Harris County last week, arguing that the program, which gives low-income residents $500 a month, violates the Texas Constitution's provisions on the disbursements of public funds.

In a statement Thursday afternoon, Judge Lina Hidalgo called the court's decision a victory, even though she expects the state to appeal. She also emphasized a previous request for Paxton to visit Harris County in person and meet with the families who would receive the financial assistance.

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