Texas GOP's New Congressional Map Would Create 5 New Seats!

[thetragichippy]

4 minutes ago, UT alum said:

The Weasel in an interview today with CNBC:

”I got the highest vote total in the history of Texas, as you probably know. And we are entitled to five more seats.”

Entitled? Really? Republican- the party of entitlement. Who’s driving our Texas legislature? 

 

and by Texas rules he will get 5 seats. Democrats will return at some point......

All 38 Texas house seats are up for reelection in Nov 2026

If the people don't like what they have done, they will get voted out.

THAT is how it is designed to work......not running off like a bunch of children

[UT alum]

4 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:

I know all about civil disobedience.

I just don't see this as the same.

I also do not think redistricting should be on this bill.

That should be on a separate bill all on it's own or not even put on a bill. Let the voters decide. 

We can respectfully agree to disagree, I hope.

Redistricting is not a bill. It is a separate function of the legislature. We’d have to have a state constitutional amendment to change how it’s done. 

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[UT alum]

1 minute ago, thetragichippy said:

and by Texas rules he will get 5 seats. Democrats will return at some point......

All 38 Texas house seats are up for reelection in Nov 2026

If the people don't like what they have done, they will get voted out.

THAT is how it is designed to work......not running off like a bunch of children

Can you cite those “Texas rules”, please?

[Reagan]

 

Like it says here:  They know exactly what would've happened had they not returned.  We only need FOUR more to return to get a quorum and I'm almost positive they will by Friday. They can't afford to fight this.

[thetragichippy]

27 minutes ago, UT alum said:

Can you cite those “Texas rules”, please?

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I believe you posted this link - everything you wanted to know about redistricting. 

IF Greg Abbott is breaking any rules or laws, point them out. 

 

[OlDawg]

56 minutes ago, UT alum said:

We can respectfully agree to disagree, I hope.

Redistricting is not a bill. It is a separate function of the legislature. We’d have to have a state constitutional amendment to change how it’s done. 

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You really should quit while you’re behind. This ISN’T civil disobedience. It’s dereliction of duty. It’s a civil offense according to the Texas Constitution, and CAN result in expulsion.

The link you posted is great. But, it points out minimum requirements on timing & procedures for implementation. Nothing is written anywhere in the Texas Constitution about not having redistricting on a shorter time basis. Redistricting MUST be done every 10 years after the national census. It could be done every other year. Nothing prevents it. There will be lawsuits either way. It DOES NOT take a Constitutional Amendment. Not sure where you’re pulling all this stuff from, but it must be dark in there.

In Texas’ history, only one Party has ever used the quorum break option, even though—historically—they’ve been the majority in Texas.

Democrats have used this ‘nuclear option’ four times. 1870, 1979, 2003, and 2021. Now, we have five times.

Republicans have NEVER used this option, even though they have actually been the minority Party in Texas for the majority of its history.

You say Republicans in Texas are acting like ‘occupiers.’ Interesting. I say they were voted in to represent their constituents, and are the clear majority in Texas.

I may not like this redistricting idea at this time. I think it opens a can of worms that don’t need to be opened. But, it’s legal. I could even argue—with the recent population growth—it may be appropriate to relook at the timing of redistricting in general. But, I think it should be something done in regular session & not rushed through at the whims of DC.

So far, you’ve been posting a lot about this with very little real, accurate info to back up your posts.

[baddog]

Dems always “saving democracy” with their theatrics. What a bunch of losers. A court can decide if their seats are vacant. Not sure what happens then. 

[Reagan]