Establishes the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redraw districts for Texas House, Senate, and State Board of Education.
The bill establishes the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redraw districts for Texas House, Senate, and State Board of Education. The commission consists of 14 members: five majority party members, five minority party members, and four independent members. Members are selected based on voting history and lack of political affiliations. The commission must draw districts to comply with the U.S. Constitution, achieve population equality, and respect geographic integrity. The commission must also consider communities of interest and avoid gerrymandering.
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