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TX SJR11
Joint Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 14-member Texas Redistricting Commission consisting of 5 majority party members, 5 minority party members, and 4 independent members, with membership determined by voting history in primary and general elections
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Requires commission to draw district maps for U.S. House, Texas Senate, and Texas House following each decennial census, with final maps due by August 15 of the year after the census year
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Mandates approval of final maps by at least 9 commission members, including at least 3 from each category (majority party, minority party, and independent)
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Prohibits commissioners from holding elected office for 10 years after appointment, and from holding appointed offices, working for legislators, or lobbying for 5 years after appointment
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Abolishes the existing Legislative Redistricting Board effective January 1, 2029, with the constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters on November 7, 2025
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Redistricting
Last Action
Referred to Finance
2/3/2025