The Evolving Identity of Hispanic Americans in Politics and Culture

The U.S. Census Bureau has confirmed that Hispanics make up the largest share of Texas' population since at least July 2022, edging out non-Hispanic white Texans by 0.4%. The milestone underscores the urgency with which the state must invest in institutions and organizations that will train and equip Latinos with the skills they need to obtain high-demand jobs, living wages, access to food, housing, and other essentials that will allow them to participate in a robust economy. However, economic and political gains have not kept up with population growth, and Hispanics living in Texas are disproportionately poor.