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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

A One-Year Anniversary Report on ARRA and Jobs

On the one-year anniversary of the Recovery Act, the Center for Public Policy Priorities provides an overview of the impact of the legislation on employment in Texas and makes recommendations as Congress considers proposals to protect existing jobs and create more jobs.

The full report, which details Recovery Act effects on job creation and calls for more fiscal relief for states, can be downloaded in .pdf form.