Sec. 468.004. POWERS AND DUTIES.The state demographer shall:
(1) disseminate demographic and related socioeconomic data to the public, with emphasis on data that may be useful to public policymakers;
(2) provide annual population estimates for all counties and municipalities in the state;
(3) provide biennial population projections for the state and all counties of the state;
(4) adhere to current standards of practice when determining which racial/ethnic groups to include in estimates and projections;
(5) provide information by request which justifies the omission of any particular racial/ethnic group from estimates and projections, including limitations of data and methodology;
(6) provide information to the legislature relating to the impact that demographic and socioeconomic changes in the population of the state have on the demand for state services; and
(7) evaluate the type and quality of data needed to:
(A) adequately monitor demographic and socioeconomic changes in the population of the state; and
(B) assess the effectiveness of delivery of state services.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 245, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 569 (H.B. 3255), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.
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