Texas: Get Counted in Census

State officials are urging Texans to participate in the 2010 census to ensure that Texas gets its fair share of federal money.

Communities are organizing "Complete Count Committees" to urge residents to participate.

Historically, Texas has been plagued by undercounting, which could cost the state millions of dollars for health care, schools and immunizations. Counties along the border tend to be the most undercounted, which short changes communities that most need federal aid.

To help ensure better counts, the U.S. Census bureau will do more follow-up visits to homes and allow people to respond via surveys and the Web in the upcoming count.

MORE: www.2010.census.gov

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