C-SPAN's description upfront of the hearing is: "Texas's state senate holds a hearing for the Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting to get public input on the legislature's attempt to redraw its federal congressional map."

News and Analysis

• AP: How redistricting in Texas and different states may change the sport for US House elections

• Texas Tribune: Texas House Democrats are fundraising to probably go away the state to dam GOP-backed redistricting | The cash might be used to cowl the $500-a-day fines lawmakers would incur underneath House guidelines set to discourage members from absconding after Democrats fled the state in 2021.

• Texas Tribune: Texas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing attracts criticism over absence of maps | Democratic members slammed the method, questioning why hearings have been taking place earlier than maps have been out there for evaluation. Chair Cody Vasut mentioned follow-up public hearings might be scheduled as soon as maps are filed.

Where to Watch

• C-SPAN: Texas Senate Hearing on Congressional Redistricting