Tag Archives: Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court Greenlights Texas Redistricting Map

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Lawrence Person

The United States Supreme Court just gave the five seat Republican gain Texas redistricting map a greenlight. The U.S. Supreme Court has officially reversed a three-judge panel’s ruling that blocked Texas’ new congressional map. The Court had already stayed the … Continue reading →

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Texas Redistricting Passes Senate, Headed To Abbott’s Desk

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Lawrence Person

After passing the Texas House, the redistricting bill has now passed the Texas Senate and is headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk to sign. A Republican plan to redraw Texas congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is on … Continue reading →

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Special Session Agenda: Flood, THC, Redistricting

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Lawrence Person

People were wondering what agenda items Texas Governor Greg Abbott would lay out for the forthcoming special session, and now we know. Gov. Greg Abbott has officially released the agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, identifying 18 items for … Continue reading →

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Democratic Voting Rights Act Lawsuit Could Mean Less Democratic Seats

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Lawrence Person

In a classic case of unintended consequences, Democrats suing over a perceived Voting Rights Act violation could result is less Democrats in office. A voting rights lawsuit that could cost Texas Democrats seats across all levels of government received a … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Decision Texas Fallout

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Lawrence Person

We’re already seeing some fallout from the Supreme Court’s Shelby County vs. Holder decision (the complete text of which is now online). According to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, the Voter ID law will take effect immediately. “With today’s decision, … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Limits Preclearance Provision of Voting Rights Act

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Lawrence Person

The Supreme Court today limited use of the “preclearence” requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Hopefully I’ll have more details when the actual text of the decision is up later today. I also wonder if Texas might re-institute … Continue reading →

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