
Did you knowÌýtheÌýdata collected from the census is used all around you?ÌýForÌýTexasÌýto get an accurate level of funding and representation in the future, all Texans should fill out a survey.Ìý
The US constitution requires a census to be conducted every ten years to count everyone living. After each census, the information is used for the following:ÌýÌý
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State officials use the results to redraw the boundaries of their congressional and state legislative districts, adapting to population shifts.ÌýÌý
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Real estate developers use the census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods.Ìý
- Businesses use census data to decide where to build factories and offices,Ìýand where to invest in job creation.Ìý
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Residents use the census to support community initiatives involving legislation, quality of life,Ìýand consumer advocacy.ÌýÌý
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Local governments use the data to fund public safety projects and emergency preparedness.Ìý
Your responses are confidential.ÌýFederal law protects your responses,Ìýand your answers can only be used to produce statistics.ÌýÌý
Take time toÌýÌýto help ensure Texans get their fair share.Ìý.ÌýÌý
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