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On May 31, 2011, Governor Perry added congressional redistricting to the list of topics to be considered by the 1st Called Session of the 82nd Legislature. Below you will find resources and information on congressional redistricting in Texas.
How many congressional seats did Texas gain after the 2010 Census?
Texas gained 4 seats, giving it a total of 36 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What will be the average population of each Texas Congressional district?
According to the Texas Legislative Council's Redistricting website, the "ideal," or average, population of each congressional district in Texas is 698,488, based on 36 districts. For comparison, in 2001, the ideal district population was 651,619, based on 32 districts (House Research Organization, Census 2010: Implications for Texas)
Where can I find data on current U.S. Congressional districts in Texas?
Maps, socioeconomic profiles, election reports, and population counts for Texas congressional districts are available on the Congressional Districts page of the Texas Legislative Council's Redistricting website. Similar data for individual districts is also available in Who Represents Me?
What are the current congressional redistricting bills and where are maps of the proposed districts?
At the time of this post, The Texas Legislature Online shows seven bills filed during the 1st Called Session of the 82nd Legislature related to congressional redistricting. Proposed maps are available on the Texas Legislative Council's Redistricting website.
How can I view congressional redistricting bills from previous legislative sessions?
The Legislative Reference Library has compiled a list of all redistricting bills introduced in the Texas Legislature from the 17th Legislature (1881) through the 81st Legislature (2009). Go to Congressional Redistricting Bills in Texas, 17th-81st Legislatures.
Is congressional redistricting required by the constitution?
Yes. The United States constitution calls for reapportionment of congressional seats according to the population from a decennial census (Section 2, Article I). The Texas Constitution requires the legislature to redistrict Texas house and senate seats during its first regular session following publication of each United States decennial census (Section 28, Article III). For additional information on legal requirements, see Texas Redistricting - Legal Requirements for the Process.
Additional resources:
Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts, 1789-1983 (Leg. Reference Library 912.73 M366H - Room use only.)
Historical Atlas of State Power in Congress, 1790-1990 (Leg. Reference Library 328.3345 C76H)
Census 2010: Implications for Texas (House Research Organization, Jan. 21, 2010)
Congressional Apportionment (U.S. Census Bureau)
Data for 2011 Redistricting in Texas (Texas Legislative Council, Feb. 2011)
Guide to 2011 Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council, July 2010)
Texas Congressional District Maps (1846-2010) (Texas Legislative Council)
Texas Redistricting Library (Texas Legislative Council)
Texas State Data Center
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A type of legislative measure that is the primary means used to create and change the laws of the state. A bill becomes law on its effective date if it is passed by both chambers of the legislature and is not vetoed by the governor. The term "bill" is also used generically in TLIS on the Capitol Complex intranet and in TLO on the Internet to refer to the various types of legislative measures that may be introduced during a legislative session. On these sites and in some other general uses of the term, "bill" types include bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and simple resolutions. See also Resolution.
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A document produced by the comptroller of public accounts certifying that the funds appropriated in the General Appropriations Act and other appropriations bills are less than or equal to the estimated available amount. The CRE helps fulfill the requirement in the Texas Constitution that the state not spend more money than it has. See also Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE).
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