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Texas moves toward New Federalism amid grant shifts
Governor Clements announced Texas will oversee five new federal block grants in 1981 and begin Education grant administration in 1982. Three grants await legislative approval, while overall federal funding cuts reduce Texas agency budgets and raise state matching requirements. Critics warn decentralization may erode program goals and limit savings.
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