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Court outlines redistricting operations; public speakers accuse process of partisan intent
Summary
County staff briefed the Commissioners Court on operational steps for redistricting implementation, including notice to party and precinct chairs and an Oct. 12 target to publish precinct maps online. Public commenters raised concerns that the redraw aims to make Tarrant County "ruby red" and said the changes will punish certain communities.
County administration told the Tarrant County Commissioners Court on Sept. 16 that operational steps for implementing redistricting are underway and that notices will be sent to party chairs, precinct chairs and presiding judges. County staff said a GIS-based precinct lookup and related public materials are targeted for the court's Oct. 12 meeting and will show precinct changes effective Jan. 1.
Chandler Merritt, county staff, told the court the notice process and a public website will be available so voters can see whether their precinct has changed. "Per your vote…
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