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.