Texas Senate and Texas House Working in Lockstep on Congressional Redistricting Legislation to Address Concerns

“Working with the House, the Texas Senate will move forward on redistricting to pass a legal, constitutional congressional map,” said Lt. Gov. Patrick.

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker House Dustin Burrows issued the following statements today highlighting the close collaboration between the House and Senate on legislation to address concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice over Texas congressional districts. In advance of the upcoming special session beginning on July 21, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Burrows have pledged that House and Senate committees are aligned in their focus to ensure redistricting plans remain in compliance with the U.S. Constitution:

“Working with the House, the Texas Senate will move forward on redistricting to pass a legal, constitutional congressional map,” said Lt. Gov. Patrick.

“Texans place their trust in the Legislature to uphold fairness in the redistricting process, and we will continue to work closely together to fulfill this legislative responsibility,” said Speaker Burrows.

In light of the concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Burrows have prioritized redistricting legislation in accordance with the governor’s special session call.