Dr. Murdock, appointed by Republican governor Rick Perry, argues that the current economic policies of Texas are not compatible with the changes in our demography that are happening and will happen. He states that unless the state becomes willing to alter its economics, the changes in demography will result in Texas becoming ________________." "Dr. Murdock, appointed by Republican governor Rick Perry, argues that the current economic policies of Texas are not compatible with the changes in our demography that are happening and will happen. He states that unless the state becomes willing to alter its economics, the changes in demography will result in Texas becoming ________________." a less competitive state both a poorer and less-competitive state a poorer state