Texas Grows (Atlanta, Van, Canadian: home, job market, schools)

[WillysB]

The Texas Tribune reports...

According to the New York Times, census figures released today show that Texas added more people this year — 231,539 — than any other state.

Also lists the states gaining or losing Reps.

The website home page also has a link discussing the best and worst schools in the state.

[Metro Matt]

The growth rate Texas is experiencing is kinda scary actually. Will these people really care & want to contribute to this great state, or will they simply get what they came for & leave when the job market finally drys up? Just some food for thought.

Signed
Concerned Native Texan

[Trae713]

So, 232,000 people moved into Texas over the past year? That's a lot actually. Take a look at the other domestic migration numbers: Texas Population and Components of Change. Only 2006 has had more people move in, and that was because of the Katrina effect. I guess all of those ABC News stories worked.

[Lovely95]

Texas better step up it's game and not turn into another Florida.

[blkgiraffe]

Originally Posted by Lovely95

Texas better step up it's game and not turn into another Florida.

Trust me; that's won't happen. Texas's economy is too powerful and diverse to experience what Florida is experiencing.

[Lovely95]

That's true, but I also hope we keep looking business friendly so that all these people have good jobs.

[doss1]

A lot of people have also migrated OUT of Texas, as well. So, for every 2-3 people that move in, there's also people moving out.

Still, yes, we have enough people here already (but every state says that).

[blkgiraffe]

Originally Posted by TexasNick

A lot of people have also migrated OUT of Texas, as well. So, for every 2-3 people that move in, there's also people moving out.

Still, yes, we have enough people here already (but every state says that).

True; lots of Texans are moving out, but its overshadowed by the people moving in. I know two of my friends went to Atlanta, my cousin went to NYC, my other friend went to California, another to Kansas, and more. The thing that is going to keep Texas going strong (well strong for the predicament the country is in now) is:

1. Conservative beliefs
2. Unlimited amount of land
3. Strong and diverse economy

I'm not saying Texas is immune to failing or suffering as bad as everyone else, but these things I feel help us out a lot.

[doss1]

If I could find a Canadian girl to marry, I'd move to British Columbia in a heart beat. Texas is not so bad, beats Florida that's for sure.

[Lovely95]

I would love to live in Vancouver, one of my favorite places, and there is a list of cities outside of Texas that I would absolutely love to live in. But I'm the kind of person that doesn't care that much about it and I do think that Texas is great!