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Witnesses press lawmakers for public drafts, in‑person regional hearings and clarity on subpoenas
Summary
Testimony at the West Texas hearing stressed access and transparency: multiple senators and residents asked that proposed maps be published before public input, requested in‑person field hearings after maps are released, and urged clarity on whether the committee can subpoena witnesses.
Witnesses and senators at the West Texas virtual hearing repeatedly said the redistricting process must be transparent and accessible, and they urged the committee to publish proposed maps before asking for public comment.
Chairman King opened the hearing with detailed instructions for virtual witnesses and said the committee would accept written comments through an online portal. He also told the room that officials had reserved the Betty King room for a formal meeting to address procedural questions and that he had requested a written opinion from legislative counsel on…
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