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30aAppendix Dvotes of Hispanics have been diluted in violation of Section2. Rodriguez v. Bexar County, Tex., 385 F.3d 853, 867 n.18 (5th Cir.2004). Additionally, Dr. Rives’ analysis neglectsa number of critical factors that would tend to depressHispanic voter registration rates. For example, Dr. Rivesfails to consider that low registration rates may be theresult of non-representative or dilutive election systems,and that low registration rates are often associated withlow income populations. (PL’s Ex. 4, at 5; Trial Tr. vol. 1,4, Feb. 18.) Additionally, low voter registration rates arefrequently associated with younger populations-especiallyrelevant here, where 50% of Hispanic citizens in Irvingwere under age 18 in 2000. (PL’s Ex. 4, at 5.) Finally,changes in registration may lag behind changes in thepopulation, as people often delay or fail to register whenthey become eligible upon moving into an area, turning18, or becoming a citizen. (Id.) Therefore, the Court findsthe SSRV data unpersuasive.e. Housing Stock AnalysisIn his expert report and testimony at trial, Dr. Rivescritiqued Mr. Ely’s application of city-wide growth ratesto the illustrative districts. Dr. Rives claimed that “thegrowth of CVAP necessarily entails the growth of totalpopulation.” (Defs.’ Ex. 5, at 3; see also Defs.’ Ex. 4, at8-9 and Trial Tr. vol. 1, 84, Feb. 18.) He then questionedhow the illustrative district could have absorbed thisnet increase in population. (Defs.’ Ex. 4, at 8.) Dr. Rivesused data from the Irving Planning Department todemonstrate that housing and land-use development inIrving for the 2000-2006 period largely occurred in thenorthern part of Irving, whereas the illustrative districts