As many as 400,000 Texans live in about 2,300 colonias, which are
A) impoverished housing settlements often without running water or sewage systems.
B) elite gated communities for the wealthy and powerful.
C) colonies of Texas expatriates in other nations.
D) cities contained within giant geodesic domes.

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Colonias are impoverished housing settlements that lack basic infrastructure such as running water and sewage systems. They are typically located near the U.S.-Mexico border and are home to many low-income Hispanic families.

As Many as 400,000 Texans Live in About 2,300 Colonias