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Texas
"Friendship"
The Lone Star State keeps getting more crowded and more powerful. With 38 representatives and growing, Texas has serious sway in Congress on everything from energy to immigration. Plus, no state income tax means politics here hit different.
South
Austin
Capital
30.5M
Population
28th State
Statehood
40
Electoral Votes
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
Overall Turnout 202456.6%
8.7% below national average
Youth Turnout (18-29)42.0%
7.0% below national average
Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)14.6%
Excellent - Small gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
D
Civics Education Standards
Strength Score: 87.5/100
Category: Strong (1.0-2.0)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
United States Government
- Credits Required
- 0.5 credits
- Duration
- 1.5 semesters
- Grade Levels
- high school
- Note
- Part of Foundation High School Program; TEKS standards updated 2024-2025 to include informed patriotism and civic knowledge
Sources
- →Foundation High School Program Graduation Requirements
Texas Education Agency • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Social Studies TEKS
Texas Education Agency • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20