Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, discusses congressional redistricting with Sen .Royce West, D-Dallas, (not shown) on the Senate floor Monday, June 6, 2011.
Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, discusses congressional redistricting with Sen .Royce West, D-Dallas, (not shown) on the Senate floor Monday, June 6, 2011. Bob Daemmrich
Redistricting Chairman Promises Fair Hearing on Maps

At the first redistricting hearing of the special session, the head of the Senate’s redistricting committee said he’s open to feedback and amendments to bills that would make the current court-drawn maps permanent.

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