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HJR 135

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Rafael Anchía

Constitutional amendment creating independent Texas Redistricting Commission to replace legislature-controlled map-drawing, potentially reducing partisan gerrymandering in state and congressional elections.

Referred to Redistricting
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Bill Summary · HJR 135

Legislative bill overview

HJR 135 proposes a constitutional amendment that would create an independent Texas Redistricting Commission responsible for redrawing state legislative and congressional district boundaries. The amendment would replace the current process where the Texas Legislature draws its own districts, establishing new procedures for how redistricting decisions are made.

Why is this important

Redistricting—the process of redrawing electoral districts—directly affects who can win elections and which party controls state government. Currently, the party in legislative control draws maps to benefit itself, a practice called gerrymandering. This amendment would shift that power to a new commission, potentially making elections more competitive and representative of actual voter preferences statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Loss of legislative control: The current Republican-controlled legislature would lose the power to draw districts that favor Republican candidates, creating strong political opposition from the majority party
  • Commission composition uncertainty: The bill doesn't specify detailed details about who serves on the commission, how members are appointed, or how conflicts are resolved, leaving implementation questions unanswered
  • Feasibility concerns: Texas's rapid population growth and diversity make redistricting technically complex; whether an independent commission can handle this better than the legislature is debatable

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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