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The legislature may alter the maps it passes later in the decade through mid-decade redistricting. This may occur in response to judicial action against the legislature's previously passed maps [13] or to gain political advantage through gerrymandering, as was the case in 2003 after Republicans took full control of the Texas Legislature. [14] [15]
District 30 is a district in the Texas House of Representatives. It was created in the 3rd Legislature (1849–1851). [1] The district encompasses the entirety of Willacy County and just under 40% of Cameron County. [2] It includes the cities of Raymondville, Harlingen, portions of Brownsville, Port Isabel, and Primera. [3]
District 3 is a district in the Texas House of Representatives.It was created in the 3rd legislature (1849–1851).. The district has been represented by Republican Cecil Bell Jr. since January 8, 2013, upon his initial election to the Texas House.
Texas cities and suburbs are growing rapidly: The state now boasts six of the 10 fastest growing counties in the U.S., and it gained more residents than any other state in 2023.
District 89 is a district in the Texas House of Representatives. [2] The district contains the southeastern portion of Collin County, Texas. It contains the cities of Josephine, Lavon, Lowry Crossing, Lucas, Nevada, Parker, St. Paul, and parts of Allen, Dallas, Fairview, McKinney, Murphy, Plano, Princeton, Royse City, and Wylie.
Texas does not have townships; areas within a county are either incorporated or unincorporated. Incorporated areas are part of a city, though the city may contract with the county for needed services. Unincorporated areas are not part of a city; in these areas the county has authority for law enforcement and road maintenance.
District 62 is a district of the Texas House of Representatives that serves all of Grayson, Franklin, Fannin, and Delta Counties. This district had its first representative in 1853. [1] The current representative for District 62 is Republican Shelley Luther. [2] [3]
(The Center Square) – Two Democrats and one Republican have announced they are running for speaker of the Texas House, vying to unseat the current speaker, state Rep. Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont.