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

A Texas state senator has filed a bill to follow through on a promise by Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D) to give one-time checks to all Texas households. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D) filed Senate Bill 297 Monday, which would deliver $1,500 checks to every Texas household, appropriating $17 billion from the state’s rainy day fund...