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CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS
Across Texas and the nation, the novel coronavirus is deadlier for people of color
New data on Texas coronavirus fatalities reveals stark racial disparities.
BY EMMA PLATOFF AND CARLA ASTUDILLO
Juan Lopez wheels a stretcher out of the back of his vehicle in the early morning in McAllen. Lopez is picking up the body o…
Juan Lopez wheels a stretcher out of the back of his vehicle in McAllen. Across Texas and the nation, the novel coronavirus is deadlier for communities of color and low-income communities. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune
Correction: On July 30, the state said an “automation error” caused approximately 225 deaths to be incorrectly added to the overall death count; a subsequent quality check by Department of State Health Services epidemiologists revealed COVID-19 was not the direct cause of death in these cases. The numbers and charts in this story have been updated to account for this error and are current as of July 30.
Texas ’southernmost county, Cameron, is home to just 1.5% of the state’s population, but it accounts for nearly 5% of its known COVID-19 fatalities.
Cameron County - where 89% of residents are Hispanic and nearly a third live below the poverty line - stands out as just one stark example of widespread disparities in COVID-19 outcomes. Across Texas and the nation, the novel coronavirus is deadlier for communities of color and low-income communities.
These disparities, and a wealth of other demographic information, became more apparent this week when new tallying methods at the state health agency revealed a more complete picture of who has died in Texas and where. Trends showing that Black and Hispanic individuals had been disproportionately hit by the virus were clear nationally and apparent in local snapshots, but until earlier this week, the Texas Department of State Health Services ’limited demographic data had clouded the picture of those statewide disparities.
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Hispanic Texans make up about 40% of the state’s population, but they account for 49% of its known COVID-19 fatalities. Black Texans also appear slightly overrepresented in the fatality toll, representing 14% of fatalities but just 12% of the state population. Texas reported a total of 6,274 fatalities Thursday evening.
By contrast, white and Asian Texans died at lower rates relative to their share of the state’s population.
Sometimes called the great equalizer, the novel coronavirus has been anything but - a deadly reality in a state like Texas, where the Hispanic population is expected to become the largest group in the state by mid-2021.
The disparities should not have been a surprise, said Jamboor Vishwanatha, director of the Texas Center for Health Disparities at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
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Hispanics/Latinos in New York State continue to experience health disparities and poorer health outcomes compared to non-Hispanic whites. They have higher rates of chronic conditions like diabetes, HIV, asthma, and teen pregnancy. They also have lower education levels, higher poverty rates, less health insurance coverage, and language barriers that influence their health. The document outlines these disparities and calls for action to address social determinants of health and improve access to culturally-responsive healthcare services to achieve health equity for Hispanics/Latinos in New York State.
After 30 years of AIDS, funding could become an issue in Texas re:solve AIDS
The Texas legislature cut $19.2 million in funding for AIDS drug assistance programs, which could deny 1,800 new patients access to life-saving medication. This comes 30 years after the start of the AIDS epidemic, when little could be done to treat patients. While drug treatments have allowed many to live long lives, some fear Texas is stepping back from its commitment to care for those with HIV/AIDS. The funding cut may lead to increased drug resistance and visits to public hospitals as patients lose access to treatment.
Preliminary Report on Migrant Deaths in South TexasSara Calderon
SEARCHING FOR THE LIVING, THE DEAD, AND THE NEW DISAPPEARED ON THE MIGRANT TRAIL IN TEXAS
Preliminary Report on Migrant Deaths in South Texas
This report was written by Christine Kovic in collaboration with the Prevention of Migrant Deaths Working Group of Houston United/Houston Unido. Revised July 15, 2013.
Christine Kovic
kovic@uhcl.edu
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, has conducted research in the field of human rights for the past 20 years. Her current research addresses the intersection of human rights and immigration to the U.S., with emphasis on Central American migrants crossing Mexico in the journey to the U.S. and on the human rights and organizing efforts of Latinos in the Houston region.
Houston United/Houston Unido
https://www.facebook.com/HoustonUnited
A coalition of community organizations, has been working to prevent border deaths, stop deportations and detentions, and achieve an immigration reform that allows workers to migrate without being criminalized.
The document provides an overview of public health trends in metro Atlanta in 2021. It discusses COVID-19 death rates compared to heart disease and influenza, increases in homicide and opioid death rates in 2020 that were not evenly experienced across populations, and modest improvements in fetal and infant mortality rates though disparities remain for black mothers. It also notes that metro Atlanta counties continue to rank highly in health outcomes and factors compared to other Georgia counties according to the County Health Rankings.
US Immigration Policy by Jim Russell, Ph.D.russell2008
US Immigration Presentation to the Senior Class of Ardsley High School, NY on October 31, 2007 by Jim Russell, Ph.D., Chairman of Westchester-Rockland Citizens for Immigration Control.
US Immigration Policy Presentation at Ardsley HSrussell2008
US Immigration Presentation to the Senior Class of Ardsley High School, NY on October 31, 2007 by Jim Russell, Ph.D., Chairman of Westchester-Rockland Citizens for Immigration Control.
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This article states that people of color have a high death rate in the state of Texas. The high death rate could be due to lower income, the lack of access to health care, and preexisting conditions. Many people of color work in jobs that are more exposed to the virus and few work from home which is considered safer during the pandemic. Much of the deaths are tied to poverty and high populated areas. Hidalgo county, near the border of Mexico, was hit the hardest by the coronavirus. Delays in insurance and death certificates were the cause for the count being very high early on but they have since recalculated the number to 312 deaths due to the virus. The gulf of Texas was also hit hard with COVID-19. Hindsight being 20/20, we should have been tracking how to recover from the virus rather than focusing on the death toll so much.
“In 2016 an estimated 15 percent of Texans were uninsured, the highest percentage of any state and much higher than the 10 percent figure for the U.S. population as a whole” (Champagne 426). Our united states government has discussed ways to make health care available to all citizens. There are contrasted opinions amongst politicians and citizens on how it should be provided and to what extent. Another question that weighs on our government is: Should health care be a mandatory investment on each person? If the insurance is not affordable to a citizen due to poverty, then someone must pay for it in this scenario. During covid 19, I am sure that the government’s concern for lack of health insurance amongst the poor amplified across Texas. The situation in the article is logically consistent with our textbook. The government has had a concern with the lack of insurance and in the article, people died because of the lack of health care amongst the poorer U.S. citizens.
“Rural communities may be more vulnerable to disease outbreaks as they often exhibit high poverty rates and older populations with increased prevalence of comorbidities” (Holder, Katherine et al.) Comorbidities is the presence of two or more underlying conditions in one person. Holder states that increased inflammation from covid 19 also exasperates the underlying conditions which can cause death quickly in the patient. The author in this article is consistent with the first article and addresses the people that suffered with covid and due to their previous health concerns.
I helplessly watched my husband suffer through the virus along with Pneumonia in January. He does not have underlying health conditions that we are aware of and yet this virus was very scary. I scoured the internet on natural ways to add to the routine of the medications that the medical doctors provided to him. A lot of Mexican tea that consisted of garlic, rosemary, eucalyptus, and lemon was added to the routine along with me having my husband do as much walking as possible. More than anything, we prayed for God’s help. About 5 day.
Hispanics/Latinos in New York State continue to experience health disparities and poorer health outcomes compared to non-Hispanic whites. They have higher rates of chronic conditions like diabetes, HIV, asthma, and teen pregnancy. They also have lower education levels, higher poverty rates, less health insurance coverage, and language barriers that influence their health. The document outlines these disparities and calls for action to address social determinants of health and improve access to culturally-responsive healthcare services to achieve health equity for Hispanics/Latinos in New York State.
After 30 years of AIDS, funding could become an issue in Texas re:solve AIDS
The Texas legislature cut $19.2 million in funding for AIDS drug assistance programs, which could deny 1,800 new patients access to life-saving medication. This comes 30 years after the start of the AIDS epidemic, when little could be done to treat patients. While drug treatments have allowed many to live long lives, some fear Texas is stepping back from its commitment to care for those with HIV/AIDS. The funding cut may lead to increased drug resistance and visits to public hospitals as patients lose access to treatment.
Preliminary Report on Migrant Deaths in South TexasSara Calderon
SEARCHING FOR THE LIVING, THE DEAD, AND THE NEW DISAPPEARED ON THE MIGRANT TRAIL IN TEXAS
Preliminary Report on Migrant Deaths in South Texas
This report was written by Christine Kovic in collaboration with the Prevention of Migrant Deaths Working Group of Houston United/Houston Unido. Revised July 15, 2013.
Christine Kovic
kovic@uhcl.edu
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, has conducted research in the field of human rights for the past 20 years. Her current research addresses the intersection of human rights and immigration to the U.S., with emphasis on Central American migrants crossing Mexico in the journey to the U.S. and on the human rights and organizing efforts of Latinos in the Houston region.
Houston United/Houston Unido
https://www.facebook.com/HoustonUnited
A coalition of community organizations, has been working to prevent border deaths, stop deportations and detentions, and achieve an immigration reform that allows workers to migrate without being criminalized.
The document provides an overview of public health trends in metro Atlanta in 2021. It discusses COVID-19 death rates compared to heart disease and influenza, increases in homicide and opioid death rates in 2020 that were not evenly experienced across populations, and modest improvements in fetal and infant mortality rates though disparities remain for black mothers. It also notes that metro Atlanta counties continue to rank highly in health outcomes and factors compared to other Georgia counties according to the County Health Rankings.
US Immigration Policy by Jim Russell, Ph.D.russell2008
US Immigration Presentation to the Senior Class of Ardsley High School, NY on October 31, 2007 by Jim Russell, Ph.D., Chairman of Westchester-Rockland Citizens for Immigration Control.
US Immigration Policy Presentation at Ardsley HSrussell2008
US Immigration Presentation to the Senior Class of Ardsley High School, NY on October 31, 2007 by Jim Russell, Ph.D., Chairman of Westchester-Rockland Citizens for Immigration Control.
This article states that people of color have a high death rate in t.docxhowardh5
This article states that people of color have a high death rate in the state of Texas. The high death rate could be due to lower income, the lack of access to health care, and preexisting conditions. Many people of color work in jobs that are more exposed to the virus and few work from home which is considered safer during the pandemic. Much of the deaths are tied to poverty and high populated areas. Hidalgo county, near the border of Mexico, was hit the hardest by the coronavirus. Delays in insurance and death certificates were the cause for the count being very high early on but they have since recalculated the number to 312 deaths due to the virus. The gulf of Texas was also hit hard with COVID-19. Hindsight being 20/20, we should have been tracking how to recover from the virus rather than focusing on the death toll so much.
“In 2016 an estimated 15 percent of Texans were uninsured, the highest percentage of any state and much higher than the 10 percent figure for the U.S. population as a whole” (Champagne 426). Our united states government has discussed ways to make health care available to all citizens. There are contrasted opinions amongst politicians and citizens on how it should be provided and to what extent. Another question that weighs on our government is: Should health care be a mandatory investment on each person? If the insurance is not affordable to a citizen due to poverty, then someone must pay for it in this scenario. During covid 19, I am sure that the government’s concern for lack of health insurance amongst the poor amplified across Texas. The situation in the article is logically consistent with our textbook. The government has had a concern with the lack of insurance and in the article, people died because of the lack of health care amongst the poorer U.S. citizens.
“Rural communities may be more vulnerable to disease outbreaks as they often exhibit high poverty rates and older populations with increased prevalence of comorbidities” (Holder, Katherine et al.) Comorbidities is the presence of two or more underlying conditions in one person. Holder states that increased inflammation from covid 19 also exasperates the underlying conditions which can cause death quickly in the patient. The author in this article is consistent with the first article and addresses the people that suffered with covid and due to their previous health concerns.
I helplessly watched my husband suffer through the virus along with Pneumonia in January. He does not have underlying health conditions that we are aware of and yet this virus was very scary. I scoured the internet on natural ways to add to the routine of the medications that the medical doctors provided to him. A lot of Mexican tea that consisted of garlic, rosemary, eucalyptus, and lemon was added to the routine along with me having my husband do as much walking as possible. More than anything, we prayed for God’s help. About 5 day.
The document discusses three major demographic trends that will impact the United States population over the coming decades: 1) An aging population, as the large Baby Boomer generation moves into retirement, will strain social security and health care systems; 2) Immigration and racial/ethnic diversity will continue to increase, altering the population mix; 3) Rapid urbanization will concentrate more of the population in cities and exacerbate social problems in those areas, increasing justice system costs. These trends will present significant economic and social challenges for American society.
Regional Snapshot: Health Disparities Abound
The document summarizes health disparities in the Atlanta region. It finds that while the metro Atlanta area is relatively healthy overall compared to the rest of Georgia, there are significant racial disparities in health outcomes. Across a wide range of indicators such as infant mortality, diabetes hospital visits, and life expectancy, Black populations consistently have poorer health outcomes than white populations. These disparities are also spatial, with poorer health outcomes concentrated in the southern parts of the region where poverty is also higher. Factors like access to insurance, transportation, and broadband internet contribute to these disparities. The document uses charts and maps to illustrate differences in outcomes, causes of death, hospitalization rates,
This document discusses the refugee crisis in Central America and Mexico stemming from drug violence and poverty. It outlines factors driving instability like drug trafficking through the region, income inequality, and violent crime. Cocaine production in South America and trafficking routes through Central America have empowered violent drug cartels in Mexico, where the drug war has resulted in over 17,000 deaths in 2011. Widespread poverty, inequality, and lack of economic opportunity have also exacerbated crime and violence. However, the US accepts relatively few refugees from Latin America despite its proximity and similarities to other refugee situations globally.
The document discusses domestic violence in Texas, where over 800,000 people are victims annually. The Texas Counsel on Family Violence developed two public awareness campaigns called "There is Help" and "There is Hope" to publicize domestic violence programs and services. The campaign goals were to increase calls to the national family violence hotline by 20% during media flights, distribute one million materials, and identify ten grassroots partners. The campaigns aimed to address barriers faced by victims, such as isolation, fear of abusers, shame, and lack of awareness of available services.
Declining immigration and the weak economy have slowed population growth among Hispanics and Asians in the U.S. unexpectedly. The Census Bureau now estimates that minorities will not become the majority in the U.S. until at least 10 years later than previously projected, around 2052. Fewer Hispanics are migrating to new destinations in the Southeast and are staying in traditional gateway states like California. The political implications are significant as minority groups gain influence and push for immigration reform.
This document discusses the disproportionate impact of budget cuts in Washington State on communities of color. It notes that people of color make up nearly 1 in 5 residents of Washington State currently, and this proportion is expected to grow. Despite their growing numbers, communities of color in Washington face significant racial disparities in areas like homeownership, poverty, education, employment, and health. The state faced a $12 billion budget shortfall in 2009-2011, which led to cuts that impacted vulnerable communities. The projected shortfall for 2011-2013 is $4.6 billion, and further cuts are anticipated that will likely devastate communities of color. The document examines how recent supplemental budget cuts have disproportionately affected people of color and what further impacts
This document summarizes the social, economic, and health issues facing many people in Mexico that contribute to illegal immigration to the United States. It discusses how Mexico has a weak economy with high poverty rates and a lack of economic opportunities. Many rural areas have poor quality education and healthcare systems. Health problems like diabetes and heart disease are prevalent due to issues with nutrition and lack of exercise time/resources. The drug trade is also a major issue, with cartel violence and widespread drug use problems. These factors create hardship and insecurity for many Mexican citizens and motivate illegal immigration to the U.S. in search of better opportunities and safety.
As participants in the racial justice movement, my team and I feel compelled to democratize and build upon the work that we have done over time for philanthropy engagements.
NYC felt like a good place to start. It's my home, an epicenter of covid-19, and certainly no stranger to systemic racism.
Attached analysis, the first of many I hope, is not designed to be comprehensive, nor is it new information. It’s a snapshot; a reminder; an imperfect effort to play a part, however small, in advancing the anti-racism movement. It's built upon publicly available information and it belongs to the public. Feel free to use any of the data in your work. Meanwhile I welcome your thoughts, direction, content, ideas, resources, collaboration, all of the above. #justice #antiracism
Syringe Exchange Programs (SEPs) in New Jersey have led to a dramatic reduction in needle sticks for firefighters and benefit public health. Nearly half of all AIDS cases in New Jersey occur among injecting drug users. SEPs disproportionately help Latinos and African Americans, who make up a larger proportion of injecting drug users living with HIV/AIDS than their overall state population. Five municipalities in New Jersey have established SEPs since 2006. From 2007-2009, over 5,800 individuals accessed SEPs and nearly 1,000 entered drug treatment. Federal funding of $620,500 for SEPs will save up to $4.3 million based on evidence that every $1 invested saves $3-7 through reduced transmission
The document discusses issues of racial inequality and opportunity in Detroit and beyond. It argues that while some see Obama's election as signifying a post-racial era, racial disparities persist and disadvantage marginalized groups. Specifically, foreclosures have disproportionately impacted black and Latino communities. The document calls for a focus on targeted universalism, coalition building, and empowering community organizations like MOSES to promote social justice and equal opportunity.
The document analyzes the scope and cultural impact of mass incarceration in the United States. It notes that the U.S. has the largest incarcerated population in the world, with disproportionate rates of imprisonment for African Americans. Upon release, former prisoners often struggle with lack of job prospects, housing, and civil rights disenfranchisement. The document calls for comprehensive reform addressing both policy and programs to help with prisoner reentry and reduce recidivism rates.
Understanding American Mortality and Lifestylemercurypradeepu
This document provides a summary of a project analyzing the correlation between living factors and mortality rates in US counties. It includes an introduction to the dataset, which contains over 67,000 records of census and mortality data from 2015-2017. It then describes the team's data understanding process, including creating an ERD and normalizing the data. The document outlines the team's analysis using SQL queries, visualization of results, and recommendations based on insights gained. Key findings include relationships between unemployment, poverty, and mortality. The team learned lessons around complete data wrangling and cleaning for accurate analysis.
The document discusses several topics related to immigration in the United States, including:
1) Studies showing that most second and third generation immigrants become fluent English speakers, and that undocumented immigrants pay billions in taxes each year including to Social Security.
2) Research indicating that immigrant communities do not increase crime rates, and that on average immigrants pay more in taxes than they receive in services.
3) Statistics on the number of legal permanent residents in the US from 2001-2010, with the largest numbers coming from Asia, North America, and South America.
The document discusses implementing a public health approach to address drug abuse, mental illness, homelessness, and incarceration of those with mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. It notes the high economic and social costs of the current fragmented system and lack of treatment. Over 20% of jail and prison populations have a mental illness or were incarcerated due to lack of treatment options. The document calls for a national strategy with coordinated services across housing, employment, treatment, law enforcement, and other areas to improve outcomes and reduce costs to taxpayers.
Us Immigration Policy Presentation At Ardsley Hs 2009russell2008
I used this slide show during my presentation on the immigration issue at Ardsley High School in Westchester County, New York. I was a congressional candidate in 2008 and supported the control of illegal immigration control and the reduction of legal immigration. My congressional website is www.RussellforCongress.com.
Latinos in LA County have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, accounting for 64% of cases and over half of deaths despite being 49% of the population. They have higher risks like living in crowded households and working essential jobs. Vaccine enthusiasm is rising among Latinos but access barriers like transportation and trust must be addressed. While most Latinos adopted safety behaviors, risks remain from gatherings and challenges maintaining distancing in multi-generational households pose ongoing risks until widespread vaccination is achieved.
Building Strong Advocacy Efforts to Address Southern HIV/AIDS DisparitiesPatrick Packer
The document summarizes the work of the Southern AIDS Coalition over several years to address the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS in southern states. It notes that the south accounts for 40% of people living with AIDS and 46% of new AIDS cases, though it only receives 33% of federal prevention funds. It advocates for increased funding for care, treatment, prevention and research to address the growing HIV epidemic in the south.
The document discusses the fragmentation and costs of the mental health system in the US. It notes that mental illnesses lead to unnecessary disability, unemployment, homelessness, school failure and incarceration. The annual economic cost of mental illness in the US is estimated to be $79 billion. About 20% of jail populations have a serious mental illness. There is a lack of coordinated services across systems like law enforcement, treatment, housing, etc. This leads to poor outcomes for those with mental illnesses.
Three law students from the UC Davis Civil Rights Clinic investigated conditions at the overcrowded Yuba County Jail and presented their findings to the county grand jury. The students found inadequate medical and mental healthcare, failure to protect inmates from assault, and other issues violating a 1979 consent decree meant to govern jail operations. The students' work helped convince a federal judge to deny the county's bid to terminate the long-ignored consent decree. Their investigation provided valuable practical experience and highlighted ongoing problems at the facility.
Barriers to Reproductive Rights in MexicoDr Olga Lazin
Mexico faces significant barriers to reproductive health, with abortion illegal in many states and limited access to healthcare and education. Life expectancy and infant mortality rates vary greatly between rich and poor areas of the country. Advocacy efforts have helped reduce maternal mortality rates by over 23% since 2005, but disparities persist and improvements are still needed to reproductive health services and education across Mexico.
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As a human resources manager, you need to advise top leadership (CEO, Vice Presidents, and Senior Managers) information on the importance of leadership style in creating a culture that embraces diversity. Create a PowerPoint presentation to compare and contrast how the different styles of CEO leadership can affect team building, so that cultural diversity can be used to a competitive advantage in the workplace. Provide ideas for how to effectively build a team that supports and embraces cultural diversity, and recommend the leadership styles that encourages the creation of a culture of diversity.
Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as “speaker notes” for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of brief paragraphs or bulleted lists. Support your presentation with at least five (5) scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included. Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style where appropriate.
Length: 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide).
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As a homeowner, you have become more concerned about the energy issue facing our communities. You want to see your neighbors become more involved in energy conservation efforts, but your attempts to gain support on your own have failed. You have decided to propose an Energy Resource Plan to your HOA for approval at the next meeting. Your goal is to convince the HOA to support and endorse your Energy Resource Plan.
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As participants in the racial justice movement, my team and I feel compelled to democratize and build upon the work that we have done over time for philanthropy engagements.
NYC felt like a good place to start. It's my home, an epicenter of covid-19, and certainly no stranger to systemic racism.
Attached analysis, the first of many I hope, is not designed to be comprehensive, nor is it new information. It’s a snapshot; a reminder; an imperfect effort to play a part, however small, in advancing the anti-racism movement. It's built upon publicly available information and it belongs to the public. Feel free to use any of the data in your work. Meanwhile I welcome your thoughts, direction, content, ideas, resources, collaboration, all of the above. #justice #antiracism
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Jocelyn Penny Small †
Department of Art History, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA; [email protected]
† Mail: 890 West End Avenue, Apartment 4C, New York, NY 10025-3520, USA.
Received: 1 April 2019; Accepted: 2 September 2019; Published: 14 September 2019
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Abstract: Many scholars believe that linear perspective existed in classical antiquity, but a fresh
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Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS
Across Texas and the nation, the novel coronavirus is deadlier
for people of color
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BY EMMA PLATOFF AND CARLA ASTUDILLO
Juan Lopez wheels a stretcher out of the back of his vehicle in
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Juan Lopez wheels a stretcher out of the back of his vehicle in
McAllen. Across Texas and the nation, the novel coronavirus is
deadlier for communities of color and low-income communities.
Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune
Correction: On July 30, the state said an “automation error”
caused approximately 225 deaths to be incorrectly added to the
overall death count; a subsequent quality check by Department
of State Health Services epidemiologists revealed COVID-19
was not the direct cause of death in these cases. The numbers
and charts in this story have been updated to account for this
error and are current as of July 30.
Texas ’southernmost county, Cameron, is home to just 1.5% of
2. the state’s population, but it accounts for nearly 5% of its
known COVID-19 fatalities.
Cameron County - where 89% of residents are Hispanic and
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one stark example of widespread disparities in COVID-19
outcomes. Across Texas and the nation, the novel coronavirus
is deadlier for communities of color and low-income
communities.
These disparities, and a wealth of other demographic
information, became more apparent this week when new tallying
methods at the state health agency revealed a more complete
picture of who has died in Texas and where. Trends showing
that Black and Hispanic individuals had been disproportionately
hit by the virus were clear nationally and apparent in local
snapshots, but until earlier this week, the Texas Department of
State Health Services ’limited demographic data had clouded
the picture of those statewide disparities.
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Hispanic Texans make up about 40% of the state’s population,
but they account for 49% of its known COVID-19 fatalities.
Black Texans also appear slightly overrepresented in the
fatality toll, representing 14% of fatalities but just 12% of the
state population. Texas reported a total of 6,274 fatalities
Thursday evening.
By contrast, white and Asian Texans died at lower rates
3. relative to their share of the state’s population.
Sometimes called the great equalizer, the novel coronavirus has
been anything but - a deadly reality in a state like Texas, where
the Hispanic population is expected to become the largest group
in the state by mid-2021.
The disparities should not have been a surprise, said Jamboor
Vishwanatha, director of the Texas Center for Health
Disparities at the University of North Texas Health Science
Center.
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“What COVID did is essentially shined a bright light on
existing disparities,” Vishwanatha said, citing disparities in
rates of preexisting conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular
4. issues, as well as social factors like income inequality and
access to health care. “You would expect something like this to
happen.”
Research has found that higher-paid employees are more likely
to have the option to work from home, and that Black and
Hispanic employees are less likely to be able to work remotely.
In Texas and across the country, front-line employees like
janitors, grocery clerks and transit workers are more likely to be
women and people of color, an Associated Press analysis of
U.S. Census Bureau data revealed.
That’s forced low-income workers and people of color to risk
their health at work, exposing them to the virus while others
earn a paycheck from home.
“Many of these folks, particularly early on, were exposed to the
disease,” Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the
American Public Health Association, said Wednesday at an
event put on by The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and
Science of Texas.
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Benjamin said a higher prevalence of chronic illnesses like
hypertension and heart disease is contributing to disparities.
Geography has also played a role. Many of Texas' deadliest
hot spots have emerged in communities of color: among
5. immigrant workforces at the meatpacking plants in the
Panhandle; in Houston, one of the country’s most diverse
cities; and in the Rio Grande Valley, where the population is
majority Hispanic.
In general, most deaths have been recorded where most Texans
live - in big cities like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso
and Austin. But some counties, like Cameron and Hidalgo in
the Rio Grande Valley, are mourning an outsized number of
people relative to their population. Both counties are about
90% Hispanic.
Even in bigger urban areas, some whiter, wealthier counties
seem to be faring better than poorer counties with more diverse
populations. Travis County has some 400,000 more residents
than El Paso County but fewer deaths, according to state data.
According to census data, Travis County is about half white
and a third Hispanic, with a median household income around $
76,000 annually; El Paso County is 83% Hispanic, with a
median household income around $ 44,000 annually.
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And the virus ’true death toll is almost certainly higher than
reported; for experts, the question is by how much.
The state may be showing a particular undercount in Hidalgo, a
majority-Hispanic county in the Rio Grande Valley that is being
ravaged by COVID-19. County health officials, using local
6. medical records, report 576 deaths; the state, now relying on
death certificates, revised its tally for the county down from
over 450 to 312. Local officials said the difference is caused by
delays in the issuance of death certificates.
Meanwhile, Vishwanatha said, access to testing has been more
limited in communities of color.
Pointing to local data from North Texas, Vishwanatha said
there is a disparity between communities of color and white
groups not only in chance of getting infected but also in chance
of dying from the disease. The gulf is even wider for mortality
rate than it is for infection rate.
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“We are currently facing a critical situation where some of our
communities are really suffering. We need to do everything to
overcome these disparities. But hopefully this COVID situation
has brought out something that we should have been tackling all
along - how to overcome these chronic health disparities that
our communities suffer, ”Vishwanatha said.
Disclosure: The UNT Health Science Center has been a
financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,
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CHAPTER 10
Local Government in Texas
Why Local Government Matters
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall, dropping more than
20 trillion gallons of rain across Texas and Louisiana.
• 107 persons died; 185,149 houses were damaged.
• Houston, the largest city in Texas, was flooded.
Local governments played key roles in responding to Hurricane
Harvey.
• Houston’s mayor decided not to evacuate the city.
• Local governments played a major role in rescue operations.
• Past decisions made by local governments worsened the effect
of the hurricane.
8. County Government in Texas
Local government institutions play a major role in Texas.
• More than 5,147 general-purpose local governments
• 254 counties (the most of all states)
County governments in Texas are primarily for governing rural
areas and have constricted powers.
• Usually do not have powers to legislate
• Function primarily as an administrative arm of the state
government
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County Government in Texas, Continued
The functions of county government
• Road and bridge maintenance
• Law enforcement
• County attorneys and district attorney
• Record-keeping
9. • Social services
County Government in Texas: County Offices
Numerous county offices: checks and balances or built-in
problems?
• The main governing body of county elected officials is the
county commissioners ’court.
• It is not really a judicial court; it consists of a county judge
and four county commissioners.
• The county commissioners' court sets the county tax rate and
county budget.
• Expenditures include those for roads and bridges,
maintenance of county jails, indigent health care, and so on.
Figure 10.1: The County Commissioners ’Court
County Government in Texas: Larger Counties
Numerous county offices: checks and balances or built-in
problems? continued
• Other officeholders are elected at the county level and still
10. others at the precinct level.
• Larger counties have more justices of the peace and more
constables, whose roles also vary by county.
• Larger counties may have probate judges, numerous district
judges, county-court-at-law judges, and so on.
Table 10.1: Countywide and Precinct-Level Elected Officials
County Government in Texas: Smaller Counties
Are some counties too small?
• Brewster County has a population of 9,316, but it covers
about 6,193 square miles, the size of Connecticut and Rhode
Island combined.
• Rockwall County has only 149 square miles and a population
of 83,021.
• Issues straining smaller counties include drugs, capital
punishment, and county jails.
11. • Counties exist for several reasons, some of them political.
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The County Commissioners ’Court
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County Government in Texas: Functions
The functions of county government
• The sheriff is the chief law-enforcement officer within county
government.
• County attorneys and district attorneys also perform a law-
enforcement role.
• Record-keeping is mainly managed by county clerks.
• Other record-keepers include the district clerk, the county tax
assessor-collector, and the county auditor.
• The most important social services provided by counties
include emergency welfare assistance and health care for the
indigent.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Checkpoint
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Many County Offices: Checks and Balance
County offices have many elected officials.
• County Commissioners ’Court
• It is the main governing body.
• It is not a judicial body.
• It consists of a county judge and four commissioners.
• The county judge is elected from county commissioners
elected by district.
• The main duty of commissioners is the construction and
maintenance of county roads and bridges.
• Other duties include tax rates, public safety issues, and
administration of sports venues (Houston).
Many County Offices: Checks and Balances, Continued
• There are many other elected officials in the counties, each
with their own independent power base.
• Commissioners do have budgetary powers other county
officials do not.
13. • This can be a source of tension, with commissioners deciding
the budget for other county officials.
• In county government, the county size matters: larger
counties have more justices of the peace, constables, and
probate judges.
The Challenges of County Government
Variations in county size present a host of challenges.
• Challenges include balancing services provided, public
safety, and taxable property issues.
• Smaller counties with fewer resources are disproportionately
affected by large expenses (flooding) or long, expensive capital
murder trials.
• Small counties cannot afford to prosecute drug cases that are
too small for another jurisdiction.
• Some people have suggested merging counties to improve
efficiency and reduce redundancy.
Accountability of County Officials
County officials are made accountable through elections.
• If voters do not like a county official, they can simply vote
him or her out.
14. Removal of officials for incompetence is unusual, but it can be
achieved through a rarely used and generally unsuccessful
judicial proceeding.
• The curious case of Susan Hawk (health issues)
David Wilson’s Campaign
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County Government in Perspective
County governments are
•Important
• Necessary
• Complex
• Anywhere in size from very small to huge
• Expensive
County Government in Texas: The Use of Drones
15. City Government in Texas: Home-Rule
Like counties, municipal governments are creations of the
state.
The Home-Rule Charter Amendments of 1912 enabled cities of
more than 5,000 inhabitants to adopt home-rule charters.
• These provide rules under which a city will operate and
determine the form of government it will adopt.
• They may also grant the power to annex land and set property
tax rates.
• Home-rule cities can usually operate independently of state
control.
• Home-rule charters must be consistent with the state
constitution. Nevertheless, home-rule traditionally has
delegated enormous power to local city governments.
City Government in Texas: General-Law
Cities and towns of less than 5,000 inhabitants are chartered by
general statute.
• These “general-law” cities and towns may act or organize
themselves only as explicitly permitted by statutory law passed
by the state legislature.
16. • For example, they can levy, assess, and collect taxes.
Politics at the local level is often politics at its most basic.
• It involves matters that directly and routinely affect people’s
lives.
Table 10.2: Texas’s Largest Home-Rule Cities
City Government in Texas: Preemption and Home-Rule
The state government can set aside local ordinances by using
preemption.
• The state was able to block local ordinances that contradicted
its hands-off approach to regulation.
• Denton’s anti-fracking regulations were repealed.
• Austin's regulations of ride-hailing services like Uber and
Lyft were forcibly ended due to preemption.
• More controversial attempts at preemption failed.
• The “bathroom bill” was unsuccessful.
17. Clicker Question: Favorability Toward Local Government
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Clicker Question: Part 2
How favorable are you toward the Texas local government?
a) very favorable
b) somewhat favorable
c) neither
d) somewhat unfavorable
e) very unfavorable
f) don’t know / no opinion
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Clicker Question: Part 3
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City Government in Texas: Forms of Government
Forms of government in Texas cities
18. • Home-rule cities have three major forms of government.
• In the mayor-council form of government, the mayor is the
chief executive, and the city council is the legislative body.
• There are both strong mayor-council systems and weak ones.
• The mayor is elected from the city in an at-large election.
• The council is elected either at large or from single-member
districts or from a combination.
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City Government in Texas: Forms of Government, Continued
Forms of government in Texas cities, continued
• In the commissioner form of government, the city is run by a
small group of elected commissioners acting in legislative and
executive capacities.
• In the council-manager form of government, public policies
are developed by the city council; executive and administrative
functions are assigned to a professional city manager.
• Today's council-manager systems vary across the state in a
number of ways.
19. City Government in Texas: Aftermath of the Hurricane in
Galveston, 1900
City Government in Texas: Houston
Tales of five cities: Houston
• Houston is the largest city in Texas, with over 2.2 million
people; it has the strong mayor-council form of government.
• There are 18 elected officials in the city serving competitor
two-year terms, including a mayor, a controller, and 16 council
members.
• Unlike in most cities, the city controller is elected.
• The current mayor is Sylvester Turner, who previously served
on the Texas legislature for 26 years and had budget
responsibility for the budget of Texas; he is the second African
American mayor of Houston.
City Government in Texas: San Antonio
Tales of five cities: San Antonio
• San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas.
20. • It has the council-manager form of government, with a 10-
member council.
• The current mayor is Ron Nirenberg; the mayor is the 11th
member of the city council and is selected at large.
• The city manager serves at the pleasure of the council as the
chief executive.
• Supervises the activities of all city departments, with a
budget of $ 2.4 billion and 12,000 employees
• The city manager (currently Sheryl Sculley) serves at the
pleasure of the mayor, supervises all departments, and has a
salary of over $ 400,000.
Mayors of Houston and San Antonio
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Houston’s “Bathroom Ordinance”
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City Government in Texas: Dallas
Tales of five cities: Dallas
21. • Dallas has the council-manager form of government
(dominated by the white business community).
• The power of the mayor is weak.
• The mayor, currently Mike Rawlings, presides over council
meetings and creates council committees.
• The 14-member council is elected from single-member
districts and the mayor is elected at large.
• The council includes a significant number of African
Americans and Hispanics
• City managers serve at the will of the city council.
Mayor Mike Rawlings
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City Government in Texas: Austin
Tales of five cities: Austin
• Austin is the 4th most populous city in Texas (and the 11th
most populous in the United States) and is the state capital.
• The mayor (Steve Adler) is elected citywide.
• The city council is elected from single-member districts.
22. • Districts for the city are drawn by a commission of citizens.
Mayor Steve Adler
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City Government in Texas: El Paso
Tales of five cities: El Paso
• El Paso has a population of over 690,000, shares a border
with Mexico, and has only a small African American
population.
• 80.7 percent of the city's population is Latino.
• El Paso has the council-manager form of government.
• The eight city council members are chosen by single-member
districts; the mayor (Dee Margo) is elected at large.
• The city manager (Tommy Gonzalez) reports to the mayor and
city council.
• The main problems facing El Paso are poverty and
unemployment.
City Government in Texas: Demolition in El Paso
23. Special Purpose Districts
A special purpose district is a unit of local government that
performs a single service in a limited geographic area.
A special district can be created to serve an entire county.
• It provides services such as education or sanitation.
• In Texas, the number of special districts increased from 491
in 1952 to 2,600 in 2012.
• In addition, there were 1,079 independent school districts,
which are also classified as special purpose districts.
• They can be created to do almost anything that is legal.
Types of Special Purpose Districts
Types of special purpose districts
• There are two types of special purpose districts in Texas.
• School district
• Nonschool special district
• Common examples include municipal utility districts,
economic development corporations, and hospital districts.
24. • One problem is that local governmental officials sometimes
work in relative obscurity, thus avoiding scrutiny.
School Districts
School districts
• Every inch of land in Texas is part of a school district.
• There are 1,265 school districts (some small, some huge).
• Each school district is governed by an elected board of
trustees (five to nine members).
• The board employs a superintendent to oversee the operation,
and the superintendent recommends the trustees.
• The board sets overall policy for the school district.
• Budget, tax rate, textbook adoption, school calendar: all of
these are very controversial.
Nonschool Districts
Nonschool special purpose districts
• There are many types of nonschool special districts.
• Harris County has 436 nonschool special districts.
• Examples
• Municipal utility districts (MUDs)
25. • Community college districts
• Hospital districts
• Emergency service districts
• Flood control districts
Creation, Governance, and Financing of Special Purpose
Districts
Creating, governing, and paying for a special purpose district
• Creation of a special district begins with a petition signed by
the residents of the area to be served.
• Most special districts are governed by boards elected by the
voters of the district.
• Property taxes are the primary source of revenue.
• User fees are the second-largest source; state and federal aid
furnish the remainder.
Hidden Governments and Potential for Abuse
Everyone in Texas lives in at least one special district, and
most live in several.
26. • Hidden governments: special districts of which many citizens
are unaware
Problems with special districts include the potential for abuse.
• Special districts are among the least-studied areas of Texas
politics.
• Private gains by developers suggest greater scrutiny is
needed.
Special Districts: Creation by Real Estate Developers
Councils of Government
Councils of government (COGs)
• One of the greatest problems facing local governments is
coordination across boundaries.
• The Regional Planning Act provided for the creation of
regional councils of government (COGs) to promote
coordination.
• There are 24 regional COGs in Texas today.
• Planning for economic development
27. Figure 10.2: Regional Councils of Government in Texas
Financial Issues Facing Local Government
The different local governments in Texas often raise money
through special mechanisms.
Capital appreciation bonds
• The capital appreciation bond (CAB) is used primarily by
school districts to raise revenue for development in times of
rapid population growth.
• It is long-term and high-yield.
• Controversy has emerged over the large debt taken on by the
issuer, and over poor accountability.
• The dilemma of entities that use these bonds is well
illustrated by the Anna Independent School District in Collin
County.
Financial Issues Facing Local Government: Pensions
Local government pensions
• Pensions have a huge effect on state, county, and local
28. governments.
• Pension systems are looming financial crises for many local
governments.
• Texas has 81 pension plans.
• The Dallas Police and Fire Pension System offers generous
benefits but suffers from poor management (pensioners get an
automatic 4 percent cost of living increase).
Financial Issues Facing Local Government: Pensions,
Continued
Local government pensions, continued
• Controversy over aspects of local pension plans has also
emerged.
• Deferred retirement option plan (DROP)
• Pensions have a huge effect on state, county, and local
governments, and for some, employee pensions have already
become unmanageable.
• El Paso increased the age of retirement, increased the years of
service required to receive a pension, and changed the formula
for calculating pension amounts to be less favorable to the
employee.
Local Government and the Future of Texas
Local government affects the average citizen's life much more
than either the federal or the state government.