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HJR 26

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

89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Introduced by Vikki Goodwin

Texas constitutional amendment creating independent redistricting commission to redraw legislative, congressional, and school board districts instead of legislature controlling the process.

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Bill Summary · HJR 26

Legislative bill overview

HJR 26 proposes a constitutional amendment that would create an independent Texas Redistricting Commission to oversee the redrawing of state legislative districts, U.S. congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts. The amendment would replace the current system where the state legislature controls redistricting and would establish new procedures for how districts are drawn.

Why is this important

Redistricting occurs every 10 years after the census and directly determines electoral competitiveness and representation—which party controls the process typically gains significant political advantage for the next decade. An independent commission could reduce partisan gerrymandering, though the specifics of how the commission is formed and operates would determine whether it actually achieves that goal.

Potential points of contention

  • Commission composition: How the commission members are selected (appointed vs. elected, who appoints them) will be heavily debated, as this determines whether it's truly independent or tilted toward particular interests
  • Partisan impact: The current Republican-controlled legislature has less incentive to pass this than Democrats; Republicans may fear losing redistricting advantages they currently hold
  • Constitutional amendment difficulty: Requires approval from both chambers and voter ratification, making passage challenging in a Republican-dominated legislature
  • Transition mechanics: How districts would be redrawn mid-cycle and whether current maps remain valid during the amendment process raises practical questions

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

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