Texas Senate holds first redistricting hearing
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Tuesday, January 26 2021
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The Texas Senate is holding its first hearing on redistricting in 2021—and there are already concerns being raised about the effects of possible undercounts.
Lawmakers and advocates are concerned that a potential undercount of people of color could make it even harder for minorities to get representation in office.
Currently 58 percent of Texans are people of color, yet only 36 percent of the legislature, according to census estimates.
Stephanie Swanson with the League of Women Voters says the history of redistricting hasn’t gone well for Hispanics, citing results from the last census in 2010.