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Census: Texas leads the U.S. in having more kids, but the state’s fertility rate is still falling
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk By Joshua Fechter The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this trend can be found in the full report from the Denton Record-Chronicle, which provides more information on the census data and its implications for the state.
Census data released recently indicates that Texas has the highest number of births in the US. This information is based on data released by the census on Thursday. The national fertility rate is declining, and Texas is following this trend, with its own fertility rate falling.
Further details on this trend can be found in the full report from the Denton Record-Chronicle, which provides more information on the census data and its implications for the state.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: Denton Record-Chronicle Reading time: 1 min
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