In 1890, Texas had no urban areas with a population larger than 40,000. By 1920, four cities-Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio-boasted more than 100,000 each. This shift is commonly referred to as

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This shift from smaller, rural populations to larger, urban populations is referred to as urbanization. It describes the process by which towns and cities grow as people move from rural areas to urban centers, often in search of better economic opportunities and living conditions.

In 1890, Texas Had No Urban Areas with a Population