Representatives. The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts â 36 in Texas â each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House for a two-year term. Representatives are also called congressmen/congresswomen.
Confronting the Causes of Urban Sprawl. Causes of urban sprawl include: 1  Consumer and real estate industry preference for large houses and large lawns.  Dislike of housing density by a vocal and often uninformed minority that equates density with public housing, undesirable apartment complexes and rental tenants, and traffic and noise.
Often, leaking sprinklers are a result of damage that occurred during mowing or other lawn maintenance. Automobiles that accidentally drive over sprinkler heads can also cause large leaks. Leaks in the irrigation system can lead to significant loss of pressure, which causes dry areas in the landscape.