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It’s #CensusDay.

The accuracy of the count in Texas will go a long way toward determining the state’s economic, social and political future.

Catch up on some our reporting on census efforts in Texas here ⬇️bit.ly/3aznVzm
2/ @alexazura’s story from January highlights how other states put millions of dollars toward census efforts.

Texas set aside none, leaving the hard work of chasing an accurate count to local governments, nonprofits and churches. bit.ly/2UDsROp
3/ Hoping to avoid an undercount of thousands of Hispanic and black Texans, some local officials made efforts to get children engaged as a way to encourage their families to participate in the census. bit.ly/2xKiXBa
4/ Texas officials were always starting from behind on census efforts because the state is home to millions of residents who fall into categories among the hardest to count.

Then ground game plans got totally derailed by #COVID19. bit.ly/2UTqk1h
5/5 That’s why organizers in Hidalgo County tried turning to megaphones and sound systems on cars broadcasting their message: Please fill out the census.

Door-knocking and community events are no longer possible because of the virus. bit.ly/2wLANnD
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