Texas


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Texas

The Lone Star State features diverse geography from plains to coast. Known for energy production, tech industry, and ranching with strong economic growth.

Capital: Austin

Population: 30.03 million

Electoral Votes: 40

Governor: Greg Abbott (Republican)

Largest City: Houston

State Website: texas.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

John Cornyn
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Vacant
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 18
Houston

Dan Crenshaw
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Houston

Morgan Luttrell
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 8
Conroe

Al Green
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 9
Houston

Michael McCaul
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 10
Austin

August Pfluger
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 11
San Angelo

Kay Granger
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 12
Fort Worth

Ronny Jackson
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 13
Amarillo

Randy Weber
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 14
Beaumont

Monica De La Cruz
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 15
McAllen

Jodey Arrington
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 19
Lubbock

Joaquin Castro
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 20
San Antonio

Chip Roy
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 21
Austin

Troy Nehls
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 22
Richmond

Tony Gonzales
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 23
El Paso

Beth Van Duyne
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 24
Irving

Lance Gooden
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 5
Tyler

Nathaniel Moran
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Longview

Colin Allred
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 32
Dallas

Marc Veasey
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 33
Fort Worth

Vicente Gonzalez
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 34
Brownsville

Veronica Escobar
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 16
El Paso

Pete Sessions
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 17
Waco

Sheila Jackson Lee
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 29
Houston

Wesley Hunt
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 38
Houston

Brian Babin
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 36
Woodville

Lloyd Doggett
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 37
Austin

Michael Burgess
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 26
Denton

John Carter
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 31
Round Rock

Michael Cloud
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 27
Victoria

Keith Self
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Plano

Pat Fallon
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Sherman

Greg Casar
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 35
Austin

Jasmine Crockett
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 30
Dallas

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 12/29/1845

Minimum Wage: $7.25

Motto: “Friendship”

Nickname: The Lone Star State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 35.1 years

Male: 49.8%

Female: 50.2%

Economic Data

Average Income: $66,963

Income Rank: 19

Poverty Rate: 13.6%

Annual Budget: $129 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $289,900

Average Rent: $1,250

Property Tax Rate: 1.8%

Home Owners: 62.1%

Renters: 37.9%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 83.7%

Some College: 30.1%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 10.7%

Education Ranking: 42

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 32

Crime Rate: 418.9 per 100k

Population Density: 111.6 per sq mi