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Monday, June 17, 2013  Governor Rick Perry signs a bill for mandatory drug testing for some unemployment recipients.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Workers who lose their jobs would have to clear a drug screening to qualify for unemployment compensation

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  More than an hour of delaying tactics from House Democrats has blocked a vote on a hotly debated bill that would have mandated drug testing for some welfare applicants.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A bill that would require some applicants for unemployment benefits to take a drug test is a step closer to becoming law.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  A bill that would require those seeking public office to submit to a drug test will get its day to be heard.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A bill that would require some people applying for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to undergo a drug test, is one step closer to becoming state law.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A bill that would require drug testing for welfare recipients is moving on to the full Texas State Senate for a vote.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Drug testing on tap for food stamp receipients after Texas Senate passes bill.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A Texas lawmaker is demanding financial evidence to support a plan for government-sponsored drug-testing for people receiving unemployment benefits.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  About 80 percent of businesses require a drug test before an employee is hired—and sometimes random checks are done throughout the year to make sure they are in compliance.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Yuri Rivera is stocking up on the necessities at a San Benito store where the government helps pay for food.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst are calling on the Texas Legislature to impose drug-testing for welfare and unemployment-benefits recipients.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Tiger Tower Services will be at Workforce Solutions career center in Weslaco to highlight the more than 50 jobs they have available.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Rio Grande Valley residents and one lawmaker spoke to Action 4 News about a controversial proposal to administer drug testing to food stamp recipients.

Monday, June 06, 2011  Beginning July first, anyone applying for welfare in Florida must undergo drug testing. Could a simliar measure be enacted in Texas?