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Texas Ranks Near Bottom For Political Participation and Civic Involvement
Foundation: Austin Community Foundation
Texas continues to have one of the nation's lowest rates of political and civic participation.
However, Texas ranks 45th in terms of neighborhood trust.
The report also includes suggestions for improving the state's civic Participation.
Among the recommendations are improving civic literacy through schools, studying successful civic engagement approaches in other states, increasing access to education that builds skills around civic leadership, increasing innovation through new technology.
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