Texas to send more criminals, idiots, and hapless dolts to Washington, according to the Chronicle’s Chris Moran.

“The population of Texas has grown to 24.8 million, second only to California. Just the growth of the Texas population since 2000 — 3.9 million people — is greater than the population of 24 states.

“If that trend continues through the official decennial count next year, Texas stands to gain four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.”