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Texas senators held a roughly four-hour hearing on a proposal to redraw 37 of Texas' 38 congressional districts on Aug. 7. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Texas Senate to vote on proposed congressional redraw ‘next week’

By Hannah Norton

During a roughly four-hour hearing Aug. 7, dozens of Texans testified about their concerns with the proposed congressional map, which Republicans have said is aimed at flipping up to five Democratic-held U.S. House seats.

Lawmakers listen to testimony during a July 23 hearing in Austin.
Texas House committee discusses flood disaster planning ...
Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, speaks on the Texas House floor April 15.
Gov. Abbott sues to remove head of ...
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, flanked by dozens of House Republicans, speaks to reporters after the chamber adjourned Aug. 4. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
Gov. Abbott orders arrest of 50+ Texas ...
Texas House Democrats speak during a rally ahead of a July 24 redistricting hearing. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
UPDATED: Texas House Democrats leave state ahead of planned vote on proposed congressional map
Sen. Charles Perry speaks during a July 22 public hearing.
Texas Senate again moves to ban consumable THC products; bill heads to House
From right, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha answers questions from lawmakers July 31 in Kerrville while Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly and Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. listen. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
Live updates: Kerr, Travis and Williamson County officials detail flood response during July 31 legislative hearing
Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, right, discusses lawmakers' work on House Bill 2 during a June 4 bill signing ceremony at Salado Middle School. Creighton sponsored the school funding bill in the Texas Senate. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
What to know about the $8.4B boost headed to Texas public schools
The Texas Capitol on December 8, 2023.
Texas Legislature kicks off mid-decade redistricting process amid pushback from Democrats
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd discussed the state's response to the deadly July 4 weekend flooding during a July 23 hearing in Austin. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
‘A long way to go:’ Texas official says better communication, oversight is needed to improve disaster response
texas lawmakers during a July 23 hearing
Live updates: Texas lawmakers hear from state agencies, emergency managers on Central Texas floods
texas governor greg abbott
Gov. Abbott: Texas must ban intoxicating THC products in special session
Texas lawmakers will return to the state capitol July 21 for a 30-day special legislative session. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
Texas' special legislative session begins July 21. Here's what to know.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a Jan. 8 briefing with emergency management officials. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
Texas lawmakers to tackle flood response, redistricting during upcoming special session