TX HJR135

Establishes the Texas Redistricting Commission as a 7-member body to draw districts for the Texas House, Texas Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives, replacing the legislature's redistricting authority

Commission members appointed by senior legislators from both parties (4 members), with those 4 selecting a 5th member who then appoints 2 retired federal judges nominated by presidents of different parties

Members serve 10-year terms beginning February 1 of years ending in 1, must be Texas residents, and are prohibited from holding public office, party positions, or being lobbyists within 3 years of appointment

Redistricting plans require 5 of 7 votes to adopt and must follow prioritized criteria including federal voting rights compliance, contiguity, preserving communities of interest, minimizing county/city splits, and limiting state legislative district population deviation to 2.5%

Takes effect January 1, 2031, abolishing the existing Legislative Redistricting Board; amendment to be voted on November 4, 2025