Census shows Texas population figures up – Houston Chronicle
 Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) | Census shows Texas population figures up Houston Chronicle © 2009 AP WASHINGTON — Texas is the nation's fastest-growing state by the numbers with a population of about 24.8 million. New Census Bureau figures show California remains the most populous state, with 37 million, followed by Texas, New York, ... Census: Texas remains country's fastest growing state Population drop threatens congressional seat Latest population estimates signal tense round of Congressional musical chairs |