Is Texas diversity more symbol than substance?

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According to a recently released report by WalletHub, Texas is the second-most diverse state in the U.S. in 2025, trailing only California. 

But is that finding news to celebrate or just empty calories?

Research has repeatedly shown that companies benefit from a more diverse workforce in nearly every metric. The same is true of colleges and universities, which see stronger student engagement, learning outcomes and innovation when diversity is prioritized.