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Texas Republicans are orchestrating a mid-decade congressional redistricting

Summary

Texas Republicans are planning to redraw congressional district boundaries during a special session of the state legislature. This process is called mid-decade redistricting and does not usually happen at this time.

Key Facts

  • The Texas Legislature is holding a special session to address redistricting.
  • Redistricting usually happens every ten years, after the census.
  • Texas Republicans are leading the redistricting effort.
  • This redistricting is described as "mid-decade" because it is happening in the middle of the usual ten-year cycle.
  • The goal of redistricting is to adjust the boundaries of congressional districts.
  • The audio about this event will be available later on the radio program "All Things Considered."
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