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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The state demographer shall:
(1) disseminate demographic and related socioeconomic data to the public, with emphasis on data that may be useful to public policymakers;
(2) provide annual population estimates for all counties and municipalities in the state;
(3) provide biennial population projections for the state and all counties of the state;
(4) adhere to current standards of practice when determining which racial/ethnic groups to include in estimates and projections;
(5) provide information by request which justifies the omission of any particular racial/ethnic group from estimates and projections, including limitations of data and methodology;
(6) provide information to the legislature relating to the impact that demographic and socioeconomic changes in the population of the state have on the demand for state services; and
(7) evaluate the type and quality of data needed to:
(A) adequately monitor demographic and socioeconomic changes in the population of the state; and
(B) assess the effectiveness of delivery of state services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 468.004. Powers and Duties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-468-004/
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