Currently in the state of Texas the hispanic population is growing at a rapid pace. They will soon have a chance in determing politics of Texas as their numbers could sway the future direction of the state. It is up to the political parties to take action now in order to benifit from this growth. This was a focus of a confrence held at UT this past week.
The confrence bought together community leaders, political leaders, students and teachers to discuss ways to influence the Hispanic voters. Both republicans and democrats are trying to figure out the best way to reach this new resource of voters without insulting them and driving them away. Hispanics accounted for over half of all the growth in Texas but only one-tenth of them voted.
This article represents an important change that will effect everybody in the state. Currently most hispanics vote Democratic and if the population keeps this trend as it grows Texas could become a Democratic state in the future. Republicans, however, are also seeing this trend and will put more money and effort into getting vote as well. It will depend on whos message will appeal the most to hispanics that might be the deciding factor of the future of Texas politics.
In the near future Texas should expect to see more hispanics in state offices and eventually as Governer. They are an important part of Texas and a viable part of the community, the fact that this is being talked about now shows just how important they will be in politics of the future.
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