Texas 2013 - 83rd 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB1 Committees

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The Select Committee on Redistricting is focused on the critical task of legislative redistricting, engaging in analysis and discussions that impact representation across Texas. Chaired by Republican Kel Seliger, the committee features a diverse membership, with representation from both major political parties, including prominent senators like Joan Huffman, Eddie Lucio Jr., Royce West, and Judith Zaffirini. The committee's work is vital to ensuring fair and equitable distribution of electoral districts in Texas, reflecting population changes and demographic shifts.
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The Special Senate Committee on Redistricting, chaired by Senator Joan Huffman, plays a vital role in overseeing the legislative redistricting process in Texas. The committee focuses on crucial bills aimed at reforming district compositions and classifications for political subdivisions in response to the latest census data. Key legislative proposals include SB 115, which seeks to redefine the Texas Redistricting Commission's authority, and HB 1000 and HB 4559, which address district compositions for the Texas House of Representatives and update population classifications for local governance, respectively. The committee actively solicits public input on redistricting issues through videoconferences and encourages community engagement to ensure all voices are heard in the legislative process. The ongoing discussions surrounding these bills underscore the committee's dedication to maintaining fair representation and addressing demographic changes across Texas.