UPDATED: At a federal redistricting hearing in San Antonio, lawyers for the state and the various plaintiffs agreed that the state Senate maps used in 2012 should be left as is for the 2014 elections. But they still differ on the House and Congress plans.
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State Government
Agenda Texas: Redistricting Court Battle
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: The special session on redistricting is under way, but unlike previous redistricting efforts in Texas, most of the action this time may not take place at the Capitol.
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Redistricting Special Session: The Districts in Question
Lawmakers are deciding whether to ratify political maps drawn by federal judges for the 2012 elections and to use those maps in 2014. Based on the last two elections, we’ve calculated the political environment in each district.
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Agenda Texas: Legislative Development
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: It’s the final weekend of the 83rd legislative session. Lawmakers still need to finish up the budget, and we answer more listener questions.
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Will They Stay or Will They Go?
A perfect time for speculation: The legislative session isn’t quite over, and the political season hasn’t quite begun.
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State Government
Guest Column: Texas Should Leave Redistricting Alone
Republican leaders in Texas want the Legislature to take up redistricting this session. That’s a bad idea, writes Matt Angle, director of the Lone Star Project.
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Politics
Tackle Redistricting or Wait for the Courts?
Texas could trim the size of its court fights over redistricting by endorsing maps drawn by federal judges, but legislative leaders fear the harmony of the current session would evaporate in the process.
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Map: Not All Voting Age Populations Are Equal
Having each House or Senate district match the others in size masks big differences in voting age populations that greatly affect politics and elections. Use our maps to explore the numbers and see how House and Senate districts compare to statewide averages.
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Demographics
The Polling Center: On Voting Rights Act, Texans Follow GOP’s Lead
It’s easy to admit that those other states need some federal oversight, but here in Texas? Get out of town.
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Does Texas’ Preclearance Record Matter?
Proponents of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act hope than an amicus brief filed by interests groups will sway the nine justices charged with rendering a decision on the landmark civil rights legislation.
