It would take three Hispanic Texans to equal the value of one white Texan and five black Texans to equal the same. Under this map, Hispanic Texans are now the most underrepresented population group in all 50 states. Not only that, This is the highest level of underrepresentation Hispanics have ever faced in the history of the United States. Keep in mind that during the civil rights era, Hispanic Texans made up less than 5% of the state's population. Today, that number is 40%. (03:01–03:09)
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Asserts historical significance of current Hispanic underrepresentation in Texas.
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