Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Runnels County, Texas totaled $4,389 in 2014
Congressional Districts in Runnels County, Texas Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2014
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2014 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Texas (Rep. John Ratcliffe) | $139,783 | 38.0% | 38.0% |
| 2 | 13th District of Texas (Rep. Mac Thornberry) | $64,566 | 17.6% | 55.6% |
| 3 | 23rd District of Texas (Rep. Will Hurd) | $45,845 | 12.5% | 68.1% |
| 4 | 11th District of Texas (Rep. Michael Conaway) | $20,250 | 5.5% | 73.6% |
| 5 | 19th District of Texas (Rep. Jodey Arrington) | $1 | 0.0% | 73.6% |
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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