Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding wealth and poverty in Texas?

a) Household income in Texas is somewhat below the national average.
b) The income differential between the poorest and the wealthiest people in Texas is greater than the income differential between the poorest and wealthiest people in the United States as a whole.
c) The median income for African American and Latino families in Texas is lower than the median income for non-Hispanic white families.
d) The Texas Legislature has enacted legislation to try to decrease the income differential between the poorest and wealthiest people in the state.
e) The income gap is attributed to the state having a large population of poorly educated people.


Answer: D

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