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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Redistricting Mar 23rd, 2023
Summary:
The Senate Special Committee on redistricting meeting focused on the proposed plan S2168 and gathering public input on Senate Bill 375 regarding the composition of districts for the Texas Senate elections. Public testimony was heard from representatives of the Lupe organization, including Danny Diaz and Alexis Delicio, who emphasized the need for fair representation of Latino communities in the districting process. The committee discussed the importance of reflecting demographic changes in districts, particularly for the growing Latino population. Ultimately, Senate Bill 375 was reported favorably to the full Senate for further consideration.
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Bills:
SB12, SB1927, SB1092, SB1909, SB1910, SB2087, SB20, SB21, SB23, SB1601, SB1575, SB1373, SB1649
Keywords:
sexually oriented performances, children, public property, commercial enterprise, civil penalty, criminal offense, LGBTQ+, drag shows, artistic expression, jurisdiction, Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, corrective writs, constitutional rulings, elections, temporary restraining order, attorney general, legal procedure, Election Code, election records
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss various bills including SB23 and SB2087, focusing on changes to community supervision and firearm-related felony penalties, as well as jury service exemptions for legislative staff. Several witnesses provided testimony on the implications and concerns regarding the proposed legislation. The committee actively engaged in discussions, assessing the potential impacts on public safety and legal processes. Not all bills had registered public testimony, but significant advocacy was evident in those that did. Ultimately, the committee opted to leave several bills pending for further consideration.