Contemporary Issues in Texas

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Population

• Based on the data on the graph, which issue will be most affected?– Education– Health Care– Transportation

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• What is the growth rate of the Texas population between 1980 and 2040?

Population

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Texas Population Growth, 1980 – 2040Population Projections, in millions

Immigration

• Where are most people living who have immigrated to Texas?

• Infer the type of jobs immigrants will find in these regions.

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Education

What are your thoughts about the financing of Texas education?

Fiscal Year

Texas Ranking

Texas Avg. Expenditure

Per Pupil

U.S. Avg. Expenditure

Per PupilDifference

1999 25 $5,970 $6,251 ($281)

2000 29 $6,325 $6,824 ($499)

2001 32 $6,581 $7,296 ($715)

2002 32 $6,850 $7,548 ($698)

2003 34 $7,210 $8,065 ($855)

2004 36 $7,214 $8,308 ($1,094)

2005 40 $7,142 $8,618 ($1,476)

Source: Texas State Comptroller©2012, TESCCC

Limited Water Resources

• What are ways Texans have adapted or modified to drought conditions?

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Alternative Energy Sources

• Most wind farms are located in which Texas region?

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Boom and Bust Industries

• What are two booming industries?

• Were these industries important at the turn of the 20th century?

• What are two industries that are declining?

• Do you think they will continue to decline? Why?

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Texas EconomyNational and International

• Why are Texas exports profitable goods?

• To which continent does Texas export most of its goods?

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