Dairy Programs payments in Hamilton County, Texas totaled $941,382 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Hamilton County, Texas Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19th District of Texas (Rep. Jodey Arrington) | $4,864,091 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| 2 | 13th District of Texas (Rep. Mac Thornberry) | $3,671,200 | 11.0% | 25.6% |
| 3 | 11th District of Texas (Rep. Michael Conaway) | $616,080 | 1.9% | 27.5% |
| 4 | 4th District of Texas (Rep. John Ratcliffe) | $346,503 | 1.0% | 28.5% |
| 5 | 5th District of Texas (Rep. Lance Gooden) | $259,333 | 0.8% | 29.3% |
| 6 | 17th District of Texas (Rep. Bill Flores) | $131,121 | 0.4% | 29.7% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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