Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Texas totaled $10.8 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Texas Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19th District of Texas (Rep. Jodey Arrington) | $4,243,835 | 39.2% | 39.2% |
| 2 | 13th District of Texas (Rep. Mac Thornberry) | $903,804 | 8.3% | 47.5% |
| 3 | 11th District of Texas (Rep. Michael Conaway) | $18,189 | 0.2% | 47.7% |
| 4 | 8th District of Texas (Rep. Kevin Brady) | $4,275 | 0.0% | 47.7% |
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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