Texas will gain four new members of Congress, more than any other state, according to calculations released by the U.S. Census Bureau today. Texas population grew 20.6 percent in the last decade. New York and Ohio each lost two seats. Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Massachusetts and Iowa each lost one seat. Florida gained two seats. Arizona, Nevada, Utah, South Carolina, Georgia and Washington gained one seat.
Governor Rick Perry said in his statement today, “Texas’ gain of four new Congressional seats as a result of our state’s booming population is further evidence that Texas remains the best place in the nation to start a business, find a job and raise a family. As our state continues to grow at a rapid rate, we will remain steadfast in our effort to uphold the low taxes, restrained spending, reasonable regulations and fair legal climate that has given Texans the freedom to succeed.”
More information on states gains and losses can be viewed at: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/