TX SB69

Establishes a 9-member Texas Redistricting Commission with sole responsibility for drawing U.S. House, Texas House, and Texas Senate district maps following each decennial census

Eight members appointed by the legislature in bipartisan fashion: two each by the majority and minority party members of both the Texas House and Senate; the ninth member is an independent chosen by the other eight members (requiring at least 5 votes) to serve as a nonvoting presiding officer except to break ties

Commission members must be Texas voters over age 25, with party appointees required to have voted in that party's previous four primaries; members are prohibited from holding public office, working for elected officials, running for office, working on campaigns, or registering as lobbyists during their term

Redistricting plans must be adopted by November 15 of the year following the census year with at least 5 votes; if the commission fails to adopt a plan, the Texas Supreme Court must adopt one by December 30

Takes effect January 1, 2030, contingent on voter approval of a corresponding constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature