In 2017, the average TANF payment nationally to a family with two children was $447. What was it in Texas?

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According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the maximum TANF payment for a family of four (two children) in Texas is $363. However, the average payment amount in Texas in 2017 was actually slightly higher than the national average at $481. Since the question specifically asks for the payment amount in Texas, the closest option is B at $181, but this is much lower than the actual average payment in the state. Thus, the best choice is B, but it is not entirely accurate.

In 2017, the Average TANF Payment Nationally to a Family