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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 The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 25, 2026
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Key points In comparison to other major states like New York and California, Texas stands out. Fertility rates are declining nationwide.
Fertility rates are declining nationwide. Texas, however, has the highest rate among large states. This is according to Census data.
In comparison to other major states like New York and California, Texas stands out. Details about this trend are available from recent Census releases.
Further information can be found through KXXV, including specific data from the Census. This provides more insight into the fertility rates in Texas and other states.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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