AUSTIN, Texas - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposed sending $1,500 payments to Texas households as part of a new economic policy unveiled Tuesday during her "Money in Your Pocket" tour.

Hinojosa said the proposal would use part of the state's multibillion-dollar Economic Stabilization Fund to provide direct financial relief to working families instead of continuing to build reserves.

What they're saying: In the post, Hinojosa accused Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of "hoarding billions in taxpayer dollars" while Texans struggle to afford healthcare, groceries, gas and housing.