The last century has seen three significant migrations that have directly affected Texas: The Great Depression, the Northern Migration from Central and South America, and the Southern Migration from the Midwest.
Given the historical context of Texas' political development, which of these migrations have had the greatest impact on the current political landscape of the State of Texas? Why?
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