The Academical Village All Things Political of Dr. David Garrison 
The Census & Population Statistics
"Census undercounts have historically plagued Texas, and with billions of federal dollars at stake for health care, schools and immunizations, officials say the state could lose millions if the count is not accurate in 2010." -- Gary Martin, " Inaccurate census may cost state," San Antonio Express-News , June 7, 2009, 11:12PM.

FIKAC: AFTER THE CENSUS, NEW BATTLE BEGINS

The coming months will tell whether Democrats can influence redistricting and, thus, policy-making for the next decade — or if they'll blow it. The state House, with a 76-74 GOP majority that could go either way in 2010, is key. But it's only part of the story, because the GOP is expected to keep a state Senate majority. If senators and House members don't agree on legislative redistricting in 2011 to reflect the census — or if the governor vetoes a plan — the Legislative Redistricting Board steps in. And that's a big rub for Democrats. The board includes the lieutenant governor, House speaker, attorney general, comptroller and land commissioner — all GOP now.