Why does the official census tend to undercut Texas's population?
139699
The Census is based on participation of the people.  If they choose to not participate and hurt the State of Texas, that is their choice.
737437
yeah, that sounds way off. there must be more than 10-12 million in the US alone.
909333
texas and cal, produce them most because only they are the largest in population, size and they have weather for it. but if all things are equal then, i would say florida and ohio. florida is much smaller than tex. or cal. but are able to fill florida, miami and florida state roster with first round draft picks. ohio because they are always able to reload ohio state and michigan yearly. plus both are track states. also a underrate state is new jersey
176444
The governer of Texas, Sam Houston, was vehamently opposed to Texas seceding from the Union. Ultimately, the state's government felt that the states were giving up too much control over their affairs to the Federal government.
508920
We are not under populated. Land or size of a country has nothing to do with a country population it is the resources that is needed. We are running out of water and areas that can sustain population. \nIt is call "Carrying Capacity" look it up you just might learn something. \nAlso, the USA is losing a quality of life do to over population. 300,000,000 at a 1.25 rate of growth. Traffic, smog, the in ability to fix roads, educate children, health care you name it we are losing everything. Those are the things that made this country the best place to live and we are losing it fast.
776705
Probably war.  I think Texas is the only state that put into its terms of statehood that it has the right to secede.
10209
Probably not what you are looking for, but according to my sources:\n\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,188,580 people, 451,833 households, and 266,581 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,339.7/km² (3,469.9/mi²). There are 484,117 housing units at an average density of 545.7/km² (1,413.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 50.83% White, 25.91% Black or African American, 0.54% Native American, 2.70% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 17.24% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. 35.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Hispanics outnumbered African-Americans for the first time in the 2000 census as the largest minority group in Dallas. Many newly-arrived Hispanics have settled in poorer neighborhoods like Oak Cliff that were once predominately African American. While Hispanics have moved in, many African Americans have migrated further south to cities like Cedar Hill or DeSoto that were predominately White communities until recently.\n\nThere are 451,833 households out of which 30.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% are married couples living together, 14.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% are non-families. 32.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.37.\n\nIn the city the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.5 males.\n\nThe median income for a household in the city is $37,628, and the median income for a family is $40,921. Males have a median income of $31,149 versus $28,235 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,183. 17.8% of the population and 14.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.1% of those under the age of 18 and 13.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.\n\nThat pretty much tells you all about who lives in Dallas.
1011425
Former slaves, who were only thought as property and less than human, now were counted as part of the population. And even though many went North after the end of the Civil War, most stayed in the place where they knew. So if there was a plantation, which had over a hundred slaves that were not counted as part of the population before, now were considered part of it. And as you know the House of Representatives gives as many seats out for each state depending on how many people live in the state and not on how big the state is. And more representatives meant more political power in Washington, DC. Don't forget also, that the Southern states after the Civil War were not governed by Southerners, Northerners were put in charge and Reconstruction took place (which was both positive and negitive).
747100
Did`nt they turn down the chance of their own state a few years back, because they would`nt accept less than the whole country? Or am I getting it wrong?
687179
I'm guessing it may be a combination of ignorance, arrogance and a sense of entitlement.  When pressed, many of the illegals and their supporters openly admit that they consider the Southwestern US to be "occupied" territory, taken from Mexico.  This is simply a symptom of that view.
36402
NO!\n\nMany of them are, but many are not as well.\n\nWhat part of Texas are you referring to?
54097
I visted Texas, and I loved it.  People are so proud of their state.  You don't really find that pride in other states.  It's people are diverse, and the terrain is beautiful.  I wouldn't mind moving to Texas.
500555
great point! i think that it is because a lot of illegal aliens are illegally registered to vote in several counties and, because they are voters, our politicians don't want to upset them and lose their precious votes. i am not sure that the polititions can do anything about the problem, i believe that it is up to the citizens.
322717
Essentially, yes, but not all the states included are in the prairie.
1116927
Why would there be illegal alliens in Texas? There are more damn yankees than you can shake a stick at is that what you are thinking about?
744600
south and south-west Texas has a lot of land available at low prices.  Of course, it's a bit remote.
200095
Everyone tends to get into your business.\n\nLarge families also are generally poorer than smaller ones because sprogs are a tremendous sucking drain on the wallet. The lack of funds is detrimental to health care and education in that family.