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TX SJR8
Joint Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Texas Redistricting Commission as the sole authority to adopt redistricting plans for U.S. House of Representatives districts, Texas House districts, and Texas Senate districts
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Abolishes the existing Legislative Redistricting Board effective January 1, 2030, and repeals the constitutional provision (Article III, Section 28) that created it
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Requires the new Texas Redistricting Commission to first convene on the first business day after January 31, 2031
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Transfers backup judicial district reapportionment authority from the Legislative Redistricting Board to the new commission, with a reduced deadline of 90 days (from 150 days) if the Judicial Districts Board fails to act
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Submits the constitutional amendment to voters on November 4, 2025, with the legislature responsible for enacting laws governing the commission's composition and operation
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Referred to Finance
2/3/2025