discussion board 2 how texas ranks among the 50 states

To best understand Texas government, we need to know more about the state of Texas. Texas, the Lone Star State, is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it. They are: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, and the United States. It was a country from 1836 until 1845 and joined the United States via treaty not annexation. I grew up in Texas, attended public schools and universities and I’m very proud to be a Texan. However, I was astonished and disappointed by how low Texas ranks in the country among the 50 states:

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/texas

How do we rank in education:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2018/02/08/geographic-disparity-states-best-and-worst-schools/1079181001/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-teachers-are-managing-more-student-needs-and-struggling-to-pay-for-their-own

And add to that, our low voter turnout:

https://www.texastribune.org/2016/11/09/heres-where-texas-voters-turned-out-and-where-they/

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2018-elections/2018/10/19/record158-million-texans-registered-vote-novembers-midterm-elections

What can we do better for the future? Please share your opinions on the following questions.

1) What areas should our law makers focus on?

2) What 3 areas or topics matter the most to you?

3) Why don’t Texans vote?

If Texans don’t vote, they can’t elect representatives that best represent their interests and values.