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select the correct answer from the drop - down menu. which transitional word or phrase would best begin sentence 13? the following is a draft of a student essay. it may contain errors. fastest growing state(1) in 2017, the u.s. census bureau reported that ten of the 15 fastest - growing large cities were located across the south in 2016, with four of the top five in texas. (2) overall, cities in the south, particularly in the state of texas, continue to grow at a faster rate than any other u.s. region because of several factors, including job opportunities, a more affordable standard of living, and overall lower taxes.(3) it was reported that there are as many as 345 people who move to texas per day for this very reason. (4) the states oil drilling boom, huge military presence, and relocation of big companies headquarters have been major contributing factors for continued employment growth in the oil and gas, technology, and defense industries, causing many to flock to texas. (5) for example, a major automotive company plans to relocate its employees from their current headquarters in southern california to north texas by the middle of 2017. (6) it is estimated that at least 3,000 employees there will be relocating to texas.(7) the cost of living in texas is also much lower than many other states. (8) the cost makes it more affordable to live comfortably. (9) in florida, another popular location where job opportunities are abundant, housing is not as affordable compared to texas. (10) in texas, families who make an average annual income can afford nice housing in suburban communities, where parents can send children to good schools. (11) along with quality housing, texas is one of seven states where residents do not pay personal state income tax. (12) although the property tax is disproportionately high, texas has a lower individual tax burden than most states. (13) , there are many tax incentives for buying homes and starting businesses, making property in texas still very attractive to potential homeowners and businesses despite the high property tax.(14) with such an economic and housing market increase, the draw to move to cities in texas continues to attract people from all over the united states. (15) experts expect texas to double in population in the next decade if the state can sustain the growth rate it is currently

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