Texas governement

Skyler L. Jones

Professor Schantz

Texas Gov.

26 February 2016

                                                Texas/Mexican Border—Poverty Issue

      It is obvious to us in this course, having studied and watched a film about the land of Texas near the

border, that there is a large issue with those who live in those areas. We have seen the poor living

conditions, as well as the working conditions. These people often live without water, gas, in inadequate

homes that are far too over over-occupied. I believe that an issue lies within the government. I believe

that the government holds their middle and upper class population above the rest. So, those who live

among these desolate and ravaged homes, are overlooked and disregarded.

      The government of Texas holds the education of the lower class children who live in larger rural cites

higher than that of those who live in the outskirts of town, or near the border. Especially in Texas, along

the border of Nueva Leon, and Laredo Texas there are higher counts of Hispanic people, as well as those

with a lesser education (I.e. Has not received a high school diploma or the equivalent of.) According to a

survey taken in 2011, the maximum wage Hispanics make in the areas near the border, the one I

mentioned near Laredo for example, is $20,000 a year. (Pew Research Center) As I said, this is on the

higher end of what they are making. Their average income per year is about $17,000. Compared to

average $36,000 that white people in Texas make yearly. The Hispanic’s that live near the border are

making the lower end of this average income, and often are unable to afford medical and life insurance,

which makes it difficult for them to receive adequate medical care when a family member becomes ill.

Sixty-percent of Hispanics who were not born in Texas are uninsured. It is evident that there are

certainly some issues that are linked to the government of Texas.

       Now, I do not believe we have the resources to help each and every Hispanic who lives along the

border of Texas and Mexico, but I do believe that help should be given as we are able. Considering that

Hispanics hold about 40% of our state population, it may be in our best interest to start bringing them in

to our work force and training them in order to help our own economy. This would give their children a

better opportunity to learn through a higher education.

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