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The United States Census Bureau reports that in 2010 Texas had a population just over 25 million citizens. [4] It is estimated that the population grew over five percent in just three years to nearly 26.5 million people. This growth has exposed concern related to its infrastructure; specifically the lack of thoroughfares that can effectively ...
The area to be constructed is the entire length with both ends connecting with US 101. Expected to open in 2012. [99] SR 87 convert lanes from HOV. The area to be converted is its entire length, from US 101 to SR 85. [99] SR 237 extension of already-existing HOT lanes. The area to be constructed is the entire length from I-880 to SR 85. [99]
Top 10 states with the fastest population growth rate. South Carolina 1.7%. Florida 1.6%. ... Although almost all states experienced growth this year, Texas witnessed the most annual rise in ...
The latest Census data showing Texas leading the U.S. in population growth assessed data from July 1, 2023, ... reported the fastest growth rate, with the most concentrated in a triangle formed by ...
By 1956, most limited-access highways in the eastern United States were toll roads. In that year, the federal Interstate Highway System was established, funding non-toll roads with 90% federal dollars and 10% state match, giving little incentive for states to expand their turnpike systems. Funding rules initially restricted collections of tolls ...
Texas freeways have been heavily traveled since their 1948 beginnings with a several-mile stretch of Houston's Gulf Freeway, and are often under construction to meet the demands of continuing growth. As of 2005, there were 79,535 miles (127,999 km) of public highway in Texas (up from 71,000 miles (114,000 km) in 1984).
Between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, the population increased in 47 states and the District of Columbia, with Texas reporting the largest numeric increase in the country, adding 563,000 people.
Texas rank U.S. rank Metropolitan area Metropolitan division Population (2023 est.) 1 4 Dallas–Fort Worth 8,100,037: 2 5 Houston 7,510,253: 3 24 San Antonio 2,703,999: 4 26 Austin 2,473,275: 5 65 McAllen 898,471: 6 68 El Paso 873,331: 7 110 Killeen-Temple 501,333: 8 121 Corpus Christi 448,323: 9 127 Brownsville-Harlingen 426,710: 10 140