Republican Redistricting Map Finally Passes In The Texas House 88-52

After a lengthy delay due to the runaway Democrats, the completely legal Republican redistricting map finally passed in the Texas House. The final vote, after the Democrats returned from the 2-week break, was 88-52.

Even though the House was back in session in the morning, Democrats spent most of the day grandstanding, while completely ignoring the blatant gerrymandering that has gone in blue states across the U.S. for decades.

After the House was adjourned, Speaker Dustin Burrows released the following statement praising final passage of House Bill 4, the House’s congressional redistricting bill answering Governor Abbott’s special session call:

 “The Texas House today delivered legislation to redistrict certain congressional districts to address concerns raised by the Department of Justice and ensure fairness and accuracy in Texans’ representation in Congress. I want to thank Representative Todd Hunter for carrying this bill and for his tireless efforts ensuring the new map is not only constitutional, but secures Republican representation in Congress. Led by Chairman Cody Vasut, members of the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting traveled across the state to hold hearings and gather input from Texans. This work has helped us deliver the legal, remedied maps Texas voters deserve. These past few weeks have not been easy, but the House members who showed up for work every day have shown a dedication to their constituents that will not be forgotten. Today’s passage of the congressional map has ushered in a new chapter of Republican unity, and I am proud to have led my colleagues in this important achievement. The other items on the special session call require the House to move past our differences, and I expect us to work together to deliver relief to Texans and implement critical safeguards to keep our children and communities safe from future disasters.”

Governor Greg Abbott also weighed in: “I congratulate Speaker Burrows and the Republican members of the Texas House of Representatives for passing congressional districts that better reflect the actual votes of Texans. While Democrats shirked their duty, in futility, and ran away to other states, Republicans stayed the course, stayed at work and stayed true to Texas. I will sign this bill once it passes the Senate and gets to my desk.”