VOICED: Texas job miracle, not so miraculous

What challenges does the dental assistant face in affording basic necessities?

How does the job market in Texas contribute to the struggles of working families?

What are the implications of low spending rates on services like health care and education in Texas?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between education and job creation?

Discuss the impact of the 'pull yourself up by the bootstraps' mentality on those starting out poor and uneducated.