And yet again, your argument shifts. Are we talking about population growth now? I guess you are giving up talking about how fiscally sound Texas is. Yes it's true that Texas is growing mostly in the Hispanic and African America communities. The growth is much larger in urban areas vs rural. What is your point? A few hundred thousand new Texas residents is the direct result of hurricane Katrina migration. I'll take Texas over 20 ft of flood water too. I think Texas ranks 3 in population growth which definitely supports your statement. However, I think the large minority growth will definitely change state demographics and have a major impact on the right leaning state political system. Who knows, a Democrat might even take the state in a presidential race. So brag on about Texas population group, but that doesn't change the fact they are one of "brokest" states in the nation and they don't even have any unions to scapegoat for their financial irresponsibility.