According to the U.S. Census Bureau, since 2004 Texas has had a minority population of at least 11.3 million, comprising 50.2 percent of its total population of 22.5 million. The primary minority group is Mexican Americans. However, despite this numerical prominence, Texas has never had a Mexican American governor and the percentage of Mexican Americans in its state House has never been higher than 26. Why would a sociologist still call Mexican Americans a minority group?

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The fact that Mexican Americans are denied access to power and resources despite their numerical prominence is a key reason why they can still be classified as a minority group. Being a numerical minority is not the sole factor in determining minority status, as power dynamics and access to resources also play a significant role.