Being the second largest state in the United States in terms of area and population, Texas has experienced major changes over
the years. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in its diverse citizenry. These population transformations have had a
tremendous impact upon Texas as a community. This assignment will allow you to explore those changes, identify patterns and
apply a critical assessment of how those changes may shape the future of Texas.
Guidelines
1. Research some of the data collected on the demographics of Texas. Here are a few online sources to help you get started:
I. http://www.dallasfed.org/research/pubs/fotexas/fotexas_petersen.html
II. http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/48000.html
III. http://txsdc.utsa.edu/
2. Compare historical statistics with contemporary findings by examining demographic (race, age, income) changes in Texas.
3. Be sure to follow all formatting guidelines. An essay that is 3-4 pages in length and a works cited page. The minimum
writing requirement expectation is two full pages. Be sure to provide a proper citation in MLA or APA format for all works
consulted on a separate works cited page.
4. The essay is to fully addresses the following questions:
I. What general patterns do you see within the demographic data?
II. Describe the demographic category that most caught your attention? Why?
III. What factors likely contributed to the changes taking place in the demographic category you identified?
IV. What impact might the changing demographic you identified have on Texas over the next 40 years? How can these changes be
addressed by the state government?
V. What effect will the changing demographic you identified have on partisan politics in Texas?
