Immigrants in Texas have always been an important part of our state’s history, culture, and economy.
And these shifting demographics have greatly shaped Texas.
Texas has the nation's second-largest immigrant population, with over 5 million foreign-born residents.
This means that immigrants account for nearly 17% of the state's population.
contains memories, perspectives, and stories of those who immigrated to Texas across the late 20th century and into the present.
The Gone to Texas Project
Who We Are
This project is part of the Texas Storyscapes digital community archive and oral history initiative. Texas Storyscapes explores Texas as a meeting place for people and communities from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. It catalyzes the power of stories to transform– to amplify underrepresented voices, empower Texans to tell their stories on their own terms, and democratize the historical record.
“Gone to Texas” has been developed by Eleonora Anedda, Victoria Ferrell, Tiffany Puett, Rimsha Syed, Van Wagner, Nasriya Witt, and Lucianne Nelson. It’s been made possible by a grant from the Summerlee Foundation.
