Find Out if a Fourth Stimulus Check is Coming Your Way in October 2025 and What You Need to Know

Future Prospects of a Fourth Stimulus Check

The possibility of a fourth stimulus check in 2025, along with the proposed tariff rebate by former President Donald Trump, has garnered significant attention. So, could Texans see such payments in their bank accounts anytime soon?

As of now, there is no indication that a fourth stimulus check will be issued. Any new stimulus would require congressional approval. Therefore, Americans shouldn’t expect a check in the mail in the immediate future.

Understanding the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Under the leadership of former special government employee Elon Musk, the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was an initiative created by Trump. DOGE aimed to cut federal spending, streamline regulations, and modernize federal technology to boost government efficiency.

Trump previously suggested channeling revenue generated from new tariffs into rebate checks for taxpayers fitting certain income brackets—a concept similar to the pandemic-era stimulus payments. In February, during a Miami summit, Trump proposed distributing $5,000 stimulus checks as a “DOGE dividend,” citing 20% savings identified by Musk’s team. However, no further details have since been released.

Economic Relief Measures in Texas

Texans should not anticipate any immediate rebate checks. The state’s lack of personal income tax complicates the implementation of rebate programs tied to household earnings. Relief measures in Texas are more likely to manifest as property tax cuts or federal energy rebate programs.

• In 2023, Governor Greg Abbott approved an $18 billion property tax relief package, marking the largest property tax cut in Texas history.
• The package included compressed school tax rates and increased the homestead exemption.
• A similar package passed in the June 2025 legislative session, with voters set to decide on further cuts in November.

While other states, like New York, have implemented measures such as “inflation refund” checks, Texas hasn’t indicated a plan to follow suit. Residents hoping for similar financial relief shouldn’t hold their breath for such developments in the state.