10 Disgusting Facts About Texas You Would Be Better Off Not Knowing

Though Texas is undoubtedly far superior to every other state in the country, we aren’t perfect at everything. We have our setbacks just like everyone else, but some of them are just too disturbing to ignore. Here are 10 not-so-fun facts about Texas according to this study by the Texas House of Representatives.

1. We rank 44th in the nation for high school graduation.

2. We have the fourth highest teen birth rate in America and are dead last in first-trimester prenatal care.

3. We lead the country in the number of our residents who lack health insurance.

4. We're dead last in voter turnout and 48th in voter registration.

5. We execute more people yearly than any other state.

6. We have the 7th highest number of people living below the poverty line.

7. We lead the nation in carbon dioxide emissions, toxic chemicals released into the water, cancer-causing carcinogens released into the air, and hazardous waste production.

8. We have the fourth highest number of incarcerated people in the United States.

9. Only 17% of Texans have a bachelor's degree and a mere 8% have a graduate degree.

10. We have the fourth highest bankruptcy rate in the country.

It’s okay, Texas. We still love you. But working on these areas a bit would be beneficial for the overall well-being of our residents. What do you think about these facts?

Katie Lawrence

Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.