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Texas launches recovery grant program for tourism businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19

By Hannah Norton

Tourism, travel and hospitality businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a $20,000 grant through the new Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program.

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