Perry, Dewhurst Advocate Drug Tests for Welfare

Published November 14, 2012

Perry, Dewhurst advocate drug tests for welfare

Filed under: drug treatment programs in texas

A bill filed before the Texas Legislature reconvenes in January would mandate drug-testing for "high-risk" welfare applicants while banning them from using public funds to buy alcohol, tobacco and lottery tickets. But Perry and Dewhurst, … Dewhurst …
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Monday's Sports Transactions

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COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE_Suspended free agent RHP Rafael Martinez 50 games for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League. TEXAS RANGERS_Agreed to terms with C Juan Apodaca, OF Jim Adduci, LHP Neal Cotts, OF Aaron …
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Should Texas Make Welfare Applicants Submit a Drug Test? [POLL]

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Senate Bill 11 would require applicants to the Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to undergo a drug test. If applicants fail the test, they would not be eligible to apply again for a full year, unless they attended a substance abuse …
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Perry, Dewhurst to discuss welfare reform

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