Based on the information in the excerpt above, how did the Texas economy change following the 1980s decline in oil prices?

The use of irrigation on the plains of the Texas panhandle throughout the twentieth century facilitated ranching and farming in the region, yet has also resulted in —

How are the lives of Texans changing because of an expanded use of alternative sources of energy?

Based on the data in the above table, how is the age distribution of Texas’ population projected to change in the future?

Based on the population trends in Texas shown in the table, what possible economic issues will Texas face in the twenty-first century?

Which Texas industry would most likely be affected by an international conflict or crisis in the Middle East?

One-third of oil and gas employment was lost between 1982 and 1994. Workers left producing regions as rigs shut down and producers carried through successive reductions in staff; white-collar ranks thinned noticeably from the late 1980s onward, as producers cut technical and managerial personnel in the face of stagnant prices and rising costs. State and local governments found that lower income from production and property taxes necessitated austere budgets, and affected communities launched searches for new revenue and increased efforts to diversify their economies. The proportion of state government revenue from the petroleum industry declined to 7 percent in 1993, one-quarter of its level ten years earlier. In the final decade of the twentieth century, a great industry and the aspects of Texas life that were related to it were downsizing.

Which of the following was a likely effect from establishing the center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Houston?

Refer to the table 'Presidential Election Turnout in Texas'. Which statement about Texas voter participation is best supported by information in the table?

Read the following excerpt from political party platforms of Texas, 2010: Position #1 [W]e must keep the promise of Social Security strong and certain for those who have worked and contributed to the system. Social Security should continue to be the foundation of income security for working Americans. Social Security is an insurance program placed in the trust of the federal government and is not a public welfare cost of government. We believe all Americans should have access to the Social Security system, including public employees. Private savings accounts and other pension programs should be additions to the guaranteed Social Security benefit, not a substitute for any portion of it. Position #2 We support an immediate and orderly transition to a system of private pensions based on the concept of individual retirement accounts, and gradually phasing out the Social Security tax. We insist that Social Security benefits be non-taxable. To protect the Social Security system, its funds should not be co-mingled or spent with general revenues or invested in private or public corporate stock. We support Americans being allowed to purchase directly, and hold directly as part of their tax-deferred retirement and educational savings plans, United States Treasury obligations, personally managed investment accounts, and tax-free equities. Which set of political parties is paired correctly to their political position?

Which characteristic of Texas society is reflected in the many types of festivals held in March?

Texas playwright • Wrote screenplay for Tender Mercies • Awarded National Medal of Arts Who is described by the characteristics listed in the box above?

Which set correctly matches the Texans with his/her contribution?

Which Texan directly contributed to an expansion of high technology industries in Texas?

The work of Michael DeBakey, Denton Cooley, and Benny Brooks helped to make which Texas city a leading medical hub?

Texans such as Walter Cunningham have contributed to which industry in Texas?

Which of the following is a likely impact of MD Anderson on the Houston area?

How have technological innovations such as personal computers and medical equipment influenced economic development in Texas?

Which likely impact of Hurricane Rita on Texas is supported by the information on the map above?