California Texas Population Rank: #1 #2 Joined the Union: 1850, ceded by Mexico 1845, ceded by Mexico Hispanic Population: About one-third About one-third Leadership over last 20 years: Democrat, large government GOP, small government State legislature meets: Year-round Meets 90 days every two years Net population change: Outflow of 1,509,000 from 2000-2009 Inflow of 1,600,000 from 2000-2009 Average teacher salary: $60,000/yr. $41,744/hr. ACT score rank: #44 #30 8th grade % proficient at writing rank: #30 #16 4th grade % proficient at math rank: #26 #16 Tax Policy 8.25% sales tax, up to 10.55% income tax 6.25% sales tax, no income tax Public sector unions: Powerful. Spent $100,000,000 (in funds levied from taxpayers) defeating legislation that would weaken the Democrat-union alliance in 2005. "Weak or non-existent". Bond Rating (an indicator of financial health) S&P A- S&P AA+
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