Compared to most other states, what conclusion can be made about minorities serving as judges on state courts in Texas?

A. With 20 percent minority representation on state courts, Texas ranks with the lowest group of states to have minority judges in these positions.
B. Only Hawaii has more minority judges on state courts than Texas.
C. Texas has the highest number of minority judges on state courts.
D. Although Texas is among the top states to have a higher percentage of minority judges on state courts, that percentage still shows that ethnic groups are underrepresented on these courts.


Answer: D

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