ISSUE Here’s what may be final House redistricting hearings for the foreseeable future. New dates are: July 6 at 2 PM July 7 at 10 AM Though the hearings will focus on the El Paso or San Antonio areas, the committee will also hear testimony about any region of the State. SUBMIT A COMMENT Texas […]
Ensure Redistricting is Transparent (HB 3112)
ISSUE Texans must trust that the maps drawn to designate who represents them in government are drawn fairly and transparently. House Bill 3112 would bring transparency to the entire process of redistricting in Texas. It would: Require development of a website that would include public notices of hearings, provide data used in redistricting, and be […]
Let Me Decide Who Represents Me
ACT BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 ISSUE Quick Take: Testify at a Redistricting Hearing Every 10 years after the Census, states redraw maps that show who represents whom in Congress, the Legislature, and other government bodies. The U.S. Constitution requires this redistricting to create equal representation for all Americans as the population grows and shifts. But […]
Join Us Every Tuesday for a CTA Phone Bank
TUESDAYS AT 1 PM If you or anyone you know is a bit hesitant to call a state legislator, consider joining us weekly to make calls together. We’ll walk through current CTAs and answer any questions you have to help you get calls made, emails written, and testimony submitted. Since our ability to gather at […]