TX HJR123

Establishes a 15-member independent redistricting commission to draw electoral districts for U.S. House, Texas Senate, and Texas House of Representatives, replacing the current Legislative Redistricting Board

Commission members are selected from a pool of 36 applicants divided into three categories: majority party (12), minority party (12), and independent/unaffiliated (12), with initial 6 members chosen randomly and remaining 9 selected by those first members

Imposes strict eligibility requirements including 10-year look-back periods disqualifying candidates, lobbyists, political party officers, major campaign donors, employees of elected officials, and their immediate family members from serving

Requires redistricting plans to comply with the Voting Rights Act, provide equal opportunity for minority voters, respect communities of interest, and prohibits plans from unfairly favoring or disfavoring any political party

Mandates extensive public transparency including open meetings, public hearings across the state, a public website with all materials, and at least 30-day comment periods before final plans are adopted; constitutional amendment would take effect January 1, 2029, with voter approval at November 4, 2025 election