from 1950 to 2012.  Texas’ new jobs, faster economic recover during the mid-2000s ( as did not dip as low as some states) and the relatively lower cost of living were the MAJOR attractions.  The economic recession of 2007 and house market collapse in some states, caused many people to migrate to Texas.  More than 1 million folks moved into Texas from other states between 2000 and 2012.  Between 2010 and 2050, Texas’ population will grow by 120%.  Roughly 50% of the increase will be from people moving here from other states or countries.  The state’s labor pool, those from 18 to 64, will more than double.  The fastest-growing age group, those 65 and older, is expected to increase by 259%.  All of this projected by Dr. Jim Gaines, a research economist with the Texas A&M Real Estate Center.