It is important -now more than ever- that we put the people, not power-hungry politicians, in charge of drawing fair, representative election maps. #FairMaps https://www.fairmapstexas.org/
Tarrant County has had so much growth over the past two decades with much of it driven by communities of color. The "extra round" of redistricting we just went through however, threatens to stifle their voting power: www.texastribune.org/2025/09/02/t...
In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representationDespite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.www.texastribune.orgTo catch you up: Earlier this evening the House adopted the map, 88 to 52, along party lines. www.texastribune.org/2025/08/20/t... #txlege #texasredistricting
Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkoutRepublican lawmakers are pursuing the unusual mid-decade redistricting plan amid pressure from President Donald Trump to protect the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.www.texastribune.orgJoin us as we fill the the Capitol once again: www.mobilize.us/movetexas/ev...
Fill the Capitol: Put Texans First! · MOVE TexasGovernor Greg Abbott and Texas House Republicans are rushing a new, never-before-seen congressional map to a full vote without giving Texans any chance for public input. This comes after thousands of ...www.mobilize.usfairmapstexasAny #txlege redistricting process should be fair and fully transparent, taking into account the needs and feedback of the communities directly involved. But that’s not what we have here. What Texans are being subjected to is a farce and that’s devastating when the potential damage is all too real.
More than 5,000 people gathered in Austin on Saturday to protest the Texas Legislature’s plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to give Republicans an advantage in the midterms. www.kut.org/politics/202... #txlege
Thousands rally at Texas Capitol against Republican-backed congressional redistricting planOn Saturday, about 5,000 people gathered at the Capitol in Austin to protest President Donald Trump and the Texas Legislature’s plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to give Republicans m...www.kut.orgOur Governor has said the unconstitutional congressional map the Legislature attempted to push through the first special session will be a top priority going into this second one. #txlege www.texastribune.org/2025/08/15/t... #fairmaps #stopgerrymandering
Abbott calls second special session as first round ends with Democrats still out of stateThe second session is set to consider the same agenda that stalled in the first, with redistricting and disaster response at the top of the governor’s priorities.www.texastribune.orgTake action and join our friends with the Texas For All Coalition as we rally at the Capitol this Saturday, Aug. 16, from 11 AM -1 PM to join the chorus of Texans fighting for #fairmaps! www.mobilize.us/movetexas/ev...
"I think what we're seeing here, and what we're witnessing in this redistricting proposal and the midterm cycle, is what I would call a master class in demographic manipulation." - Michael O. Adams, a political science professor at Texas Southern University www.npr.org/2025/08/15/n... #txlege
In Houston, some worry their problems would be neglected after redistrictingIn one neighborhood of the city, Latinos worry about immigration and urban problems but may soon be grouped in with suburban voters.www.npr.orgwww.npr.org/2025/08/14/n... #txlege
The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled statesState leaders in both parties say they're ready to redraw political lines ahead of 2026, but state laws and constitutions make mid-decade redistricting virtually impossible in many places.www.npr.orgThis push to redraw congressional districts using five year old data comes at the request of the White House to "help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterms."
fairmapstexas"Planning for the March primary election is already underway, but election officials say they can’t move forward without finalized maps..." www.votebeat.org/texas/2025/0... #txlege
"Planning for the March primary election is already underway, but election officials say they can’t move forward without finalized maps..." www.votebeat.org/texas/2025/0... #txlege
Texas redistricting standoff puts preparations for March primary at riskNew maps would mean months of work for election officials, and key deadlines are approaching. Says one official: “Who knows if we’ll have enough time?”www.votebeat.org"This map would clearly impair the voting strength of Texas' minority voters," David Wasserman / The Cook Political Report abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics... #txlege #fairmaps #fairmapstexas #gerrymandering
GOP's Texas map has Austin residents sharing district with rural Texans 300 miles awayIt would "suppress the votes of Black and brown Austinites," one Democrat said.abcnews.go.comCatch the Texas Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting hearing here: senate.texas.gov/av-live.php #txlege
The Texas State Senate – Senate Live Broadcastssenate.texas.govDon't forget! For people who cannot attend today's Senate redistricting hearing in-person, you can submit written comments through the Senate's portal here: senate.texas.gov/redistrictin... #txlege
The Texas State Senate – E-mail Comment Formsenate.texas.gov