redraw

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The Texas governor then cited these “constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice” when he called for the special session of the Legislature to redraw the state map.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result of that ruling, Texas needed to redraw four of the majority non-white congressional districts it had crafted in 2021, Dhillon wrote.

From Salon

The governor then went on a media blitz, telling several different outlets, including CNN, that the redraw was because of these constitutional concerns.

From Salon

He pointed to a press release from House Speaker Dustin Burrows that said the chamber had “delivered legislation to redistrict certain congressional districts to address concerns raised by the Department of Justice,” as well as interviews from lawmakers where they pointed to the Petteway ruling as the impetus for the redraw.

From Salon

Even if successful, the redistricting math still seemed to favor Republicans, with more red states able to easily pursue a mid-decade redraw than blue states.

From Salon