Section 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.Tex. Gov't. Code § 468.004
Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 569, Sec. 1, eff. 6/17/2011.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 245, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2001.