Some of what we will be doing this week is to look at the surrounding legislative districts - both US and Texas - and the people who represent them. Its the subject of the second written assignment, so this should be old news to most of you.
We'll be looking at the redistricting process later this semester, but to get a head start on it click below:
- Texas Legislative Council: Texas Redistricting.
- District Viewer.
The TLC has a page devoted to the history of redistricting in the state.
- Click here for it.
It's worth a look. As with other - mostly southern - states, Texas' redistricting plans have been challenged repeatedly based on the argument that majorities in the legislature attempt to limit the voting strength of racial and ethnic minorities statewide. The Supreme Court is set to consider a Texas yet another case involving redistricting in the state this coming term
- Supreme Court to hear challenge to Texas redistricting plan.
- U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Texas Redistricting Case.
- Texas accused of purposely excluding minorities in redistricting.
