Professor of Political Science at Lee College
The Texas economy is huge. The second largest among US states; the Texas economy alone is larger than all but 7 countries. At the same time, when we look to its per capita GDP (the GDP divided by the population), Texas falls squarely in the middle of US states.
Texas has one of the lowest rates of voter turnout of US states with only Arkansas fairing worse. One reason for this is the historically low levels of voter registration. The final graph shows that voter turnout varies substantially across election type. Off year elections, where vacancies and constitutional amendments makeup the ballot, have particularly low levels of voter participation.
The Texas Constitution of 1876 is notable for its incredible length, which at over 92,000 words places it just shy of The Hobbit. The graphs below document how the Texas Constitution compares to other state constitutions. They also examine how frequently the constitution has been amended over its life time. The final graph explores how frequently voters approve constitutional amendments proposed by the legislature.
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