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Wise County: Income Maintenance made up 1.5% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Wise County, providing an average of $854 per capita to residents.

By North Texas News | Mar 22, 2025

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Denton County residents received $6,440 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 251st in Texas

In 2022, residents of Denton County received an average of $6,440 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in Texas.

By North Texas News | Mar 17, 2025

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Wise County ranks 216th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $9,870 in 2022

By North Texas News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wise County received an average of $9,870 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 39th lowest in Texas.

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Wise County ranks 52nd in Texas for government transfer dependency at 17.8% in 2022

By North Texas News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 17.8% of income in Wise County—ranking it 52nd least dependent among Texas counties.

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Denton County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.8% of income in 2022

By North Texas News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Denton County, providing an average of $607 per capita to residents.

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Congressman Burgess donates congressional archive to University of North Texas

By North Texas News | Dec 23, 2024

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess announced the donation of his congressional archive to the University of North Texas (UNT) Special Collections.

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Congressman Michael C. Burgess reflects on two decades of service

By North Texas News | Dec 23, 2024

After 22 years in Congress, Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), has issued his final statement as the representative for Texas's 26th Congressional District.

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Congressman Michael C. Burgess mourns passing of daughter Christine

By North Texas News | Dec 9, 2024

The office of Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), has announced the passing of his eldest daughter, Christine Burgess.

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Michael C. Burgess honored with portrait unveiling at U.S Capitol

By North Texas News | Dec 6, 2024

Yesterday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess was honored with a portrait unveiling in the U.S. Capitol, recognizing his 22-year tenure in Congress and service to Texas's 26th Congressional District.

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Michael Burgess reflects on congressional tenure and contributions

By North Texas News | Dec 6, 2024

Michael Burgess shares reflections on his congressional career through tweets dated December 5-6, 2024.

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Michael Burgess reflects on congressional career as he prepares to leave office

By North Texas News | Dec 3, 2024

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., is set to retire after serving 22 years in Congress.

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Congressman urges accountability after Pentagon fails audit again

By North Texas News | Dec 2, 2024

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., a Republican from Texas and Chairman of the Rules Committee, recently expressed his concerns about the Pentagon's financial accountability in an op-ed published by the Dallas Morning News.

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Michael Burgess receives recognition from ASH and discusses government efficiency

By North Texas News | Nov 21, 2024

Congressman Michael Burgess shares his recognition by the American Society of Hematology while continuing his advocacy against sickle cell disease.

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Texas students win congressional app challenge with innovative time-management app

By North Texas News | Nov 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, Congressman Michael C. Burgess announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge.

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Michael Burgess shares insights on Kay Granger's impact and Texas's nuclear advancements

By North Texas News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess shared updates on social media about attending Rep. Kay Granger's portrait unveiling, developments in Texas's nuclear power industry, and celebrations with the Doctor’s Caucus.

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Burgess awards commendations to veterans in Texas' 26th district

By North Texas News | Nov 12, 2024

On Veterans Day, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, recognized five veterans with the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation at the Highland Village Business Association's 'Salute Our Veterans'...

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Burgess comments on passage of HEALTH Panel Act through House Budget Committee

By North Texas News | Sep 25, 2024

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-TX) issued a statement following the passage of the HEALTH Panel Act through the House Budget Committee.

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Resolution introduced designating September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

By North Texas News | Sep 24, 2024

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL) have introduced a resolution to designate September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

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Burgess comments on passing Building Chips in America Act

By North Texas News | Sep 23, 2024

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, addressed the House of Representatives regarding the Building Chips in America Act and issued a statement following its passage.

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Congressman Burgess hosts University of Texas at Dallas students

By North Texas News | Sep 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, hosted students from the University of Texas at Dallas in his Rules Committee office.