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IN-DEPTH: Californians Are Still Flocking to the Lone Star State, Here’s Why

In 2022, more than 817,000 residents left the Golden State; of those, more than 102,000 moved to Texas.
IN-DEPTH: Californians Are Still Flocking to the Lone Star State, Here’s Why
A general view of the Texas state flag during an event in San Antonio, Texas, on March 30, 2023. Mike Mulholland/Getty Images
Jana J. Pruet
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The California exodus continues, and for the second year in a row, Texas claimed the top relocation spot for Californians, according to the latest state-to-state migration Census data.

In 2022, more than 817,000 residents left the Golden State; of those, more than 102,000 moved to Texas, down slightly from 107,000 the year before.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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