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Latino population growth to have political impact after Census...Latinos had not moved there in record numbers. Census projections published in the study estimate that Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas and Utah will gain seats. Of those, only Georgia and Utah will likely gain... In this article: Census Bureau, Texas, Utah, Georgia, Arizona, Florida, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, and Republican Party |
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New Orleans Times-Picayune | November 04, 2009
Sen. Mary Landrieu takes aim with an olive branch: James Gill
...offense had been to provide statistics showing that the inclusion of aliens meant that, after next year's Census, such immigrant magnets as Texas and California would gain seats at the expense of Louisiana and several other states. No...
In this article: Mary Landrieu, Census Bureau, Respondent, John Breaux, Louisiana, and E mail
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The Daily Collegian | November 07, 2009
Facing criticism, Big Ten looks to rebuild reputation
...there, perhaps, if you look at the big scheme of things. The state of Iowa you've got three million people, a little different than Florida or Texas or certainly California." According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 statistics,...
In this article: Big Ten, Buckeyes, Pac-10, Penn State, Trojans, USC, Rose Bowl, Florida, and Iowa
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CNN | September 25, 2009
Americans staying put amid recession
...their wanderlust Census Bureau statistics show that fewer Americans are uprooting. And when they do move, they're favoring D.C., Alaska and Texas. Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com...
In this article: Recession, Census Bureau, California, Florida, Unemployment, Cnnmoney.com, and Allied Van Lines
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Contra Costa Times | November 13, 2009
Sunday Perspective: California isn't worth it
...ahead of California students of the same age," even though per-pupil expenditures on public school students are 12 percent higher in California. The details of the Census Bureau data show that Texas not only spends its citizens'...
In this article: California, Tax, Census Bureau, Recession, Beneficiary, Interlocking directorate, Chapman University, McKinsey & Co., and Joel Kotkin
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Denver Post Politics | November 05, 2009
Senate blocks census citizenship question
...of House seats. States such as California and Texas would fare worse than they would under the current way of allocating seats, which under the Constitution is based on the "whole number of persons" residing in a state. The GOP proposal...
In this article: Census Bureau, GOP, Louisiana, David Vitter, Washington, California, and U.S.
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Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/) is the second-largest U.S. state in both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States.
The name had wide usage among native Americans, meaning "friends" or "allies". Located in the South Central United States, Texas is bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268820 sqmi, and a growing population of 24.6 million residents. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are the 4th and 6th largest United States metropolitan areas.
Other major cities include San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin—the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today.
In the early 1900s, oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. Texas has since economically diversified. Today it has more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. state. With a growing base of industry, the state is a leader in many, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. It leads the nation in export revenue and has the second-highest gross state product.
- Name:
- Texas
- Also Known As:
- The Lone Star State
- Capital:
- Austin
- Motto:
- Friendship
- Largest City:
- Houston
- Governor:
- Rick Perry (R)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- David Dewhurst (R)
- Total Area:
- 696,241
- Area of Land:
- 678,051
- Area of Inland Water:
- 17,574
- Latitude:
- 25° 50′ N to 36° 30′ N
- Longitude:
- 93° 31′ W to 106° 39′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 0
- Lowest Point:
- Gulf of Mexico coast
- Elevation highest point:
- 2,667
- Highest Point:
- Guadalupe Peak
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 16th
- Borders:
- New Mexico, Oklahoma
- Admittance Date:
- December 29, 1845
- Time Zone:
- Mountain: UTC-7/-6
- Demonym:
- Texan
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