I want to use this assignment to turn attention to the redistricting process in the state of Texas, and more specifically, how redistricting occurred in the 82nd of the Texas Legislature. As with previous assignments This is intended to provide background for the 1000 word written report due later this semester, in addition to giving you an inside look at the redistricting process in the state.
Using the links below, I want you to outline how districts are redrawn in Texas, and how US House, Texas Senate and Texas House districts were in fact redrawn in the 82nd session. I want you to pay special attention to the role the legislature played in the process.
You can use the links below for your information - but other sources can work as well.
- Legislative Redistricting Board.
- Redistricting Timeline.
- Ballotpedia: Redistricting in Texas.
- SB22: A bill to create a citizens redistricting commission.
- HB150: A bill to redistrict the Texas House.
- SB31: A bill to redistrict the Texas Senate.
- SB308: A bill to redistrict congressional districts.
