Study: Texas ranks first when it comes to racial progress over past three decades

Despite Texas’ history of slavery and segregation, the state's made significant strides when it comes to racial equality, according to a new study from personal finance blog WalletHub. Indeed, Texas ranks as the state that's logged the most racial progress in the past three decades, the report states. Among other moves forward, Texas has reduced the gap in health insurance coverage between white and Black residents by 12.4% since 1995 — more than any state.