TX HB3031

Establishes Chapter 307 of the Government Code to govern the Independent Redistricting Commission created under Article XVIII of the Texas Constitution, requiring commissioners to take an oath of office and setting eligibility requirements

Requires the legislature to appropriate funds for commission operations, with the Texas Legislative Council providing technical and clerical support; the commission receives federal census data and access to state statistical information

Prohibits the commission from considering incumbent/candidate effects, candidate residences, past political performance data, or party affiliation/voting history when drawing districts, except as required by federal law

Mandates public disclosure of all redistricting plans, hearing transcripts, meeting minutes, maps, and data on the commission's website; requires reports to include population data, deviation percentages, criteria explanations, and estimated county costs

Takes effect January 1, 2029, only if voters approve the accompanying constitutional amendment establishing the independent redistricting commission for U.S. House, Texas Senate, and Texas House districts