Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes giving Texas newborns $1,000 each; critics oppose increased spending

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is proposing a state program to give every baby born in Texas $1,000 invested in the stock market. He's modeling it off a federal plan included in President Donald ...

Who qualifies for contributions of $1,000 or $250 to their ‘Trump account’?

Starting in 2026, children can qualify for either a $1,000 or a $250 contribution to their so-called Trump accounts, ...