Texas GOP Set to Redraw State’s Congressional Map During Special Session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for a July 21 special session of the state Legislature to discuss efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map to make it more competitive for the GOP. The Republican governor issued a proclamation on July 9, directing the legislature convene in Austin for a special session beginning at 12 p.m. on Monday. The special session, which can only last a maximum of 30 days, will consider several pieces of legislation, including efforts to improve the state’s early warning systems and other preparedness infrastructure for flood-prone areas, and a “revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.”...