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Texas Colonias: A Thumbnail Sketch of the Conditions, Challenges and Opportunities

Author: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas


This report examines the colonias and surrounding areas along the Texas-Mexico border. It reflects the substandard housing and inadequate infrastructure prevalent in colonias, including the lack of basic water and sewage systems, and he health risks those conditions pose. It also highlights positive community development improvements, and recognizes the efforts of public/private partnerships that work to improve these living conditions. Limit 1 copy per order.

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Number of Pages: 36