Which Statement Is True Regarding Poverty in Texas

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding poverty in Texas?

• A) Texas has a lower rate of poverty than the rest of the United States.
• B) In Texas, the poverty rate among children is much lower than in the rest of the United States.
• C) In Texas, the rate of poverty is equal among all ethnic groups.
• D) In Texas, the poverty rate among children is much higher than in the rest of the United States.
• E) Poverty in Texas closely mirrors the rest of the nation.

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