Texas Senate Democrats stalled for hours and attempted to stop the formation of a congressional redistricting committee, which could result in additional Republican seats during the midterm elections, as lawmakers convened in Austin for a special session on July 21.
The Texas Senate eventually voted 19–11 in favor of creating the committee after a marathon session on the first day of the 30-day special session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for a special session includes “constitutional concerns” outlined in a U.S. Justice Department letter. The letter stated that four Texas districts are unconstitutional because they violate the Voting Rights Act and the 14th Amendment….
Texas Democrats Vow Not to ‘Make It Easy’ for Republicans’ Redistricting Efforts Before Midterms
