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Texas lawmakers meet with Gov. Gavin Newsom to discuss contested redistricting and federal court fights
Summary
A delegation of Texas Democratic lawmakers met with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to describe what they called an effort to reshape Texas congressional districts and to discuss possible responses, including asking California voters to reconsider the stateballot options; no formal action was taken.
State Rep. Rafael Anchia, D‑Dallas, told California Gov. Gavin Newsom onstage that a delegation of Texas Democratic leaders had flown to Sacramento to describe what they called an effort by the Trump administration and Texas officials to redraw congressional maps that would dismantle historic Black and Latino districts.
"We represent constituents that are being hurt by Trump's big ugly bill," Anchia said, describing the visit as a chance to "share ideas and experiences" and brief California officials on the state of play in Texas.
Why it matters: The lawmakers said the proposal would affect long-established districts and voting power for communities of color that, they noted, accounted for 96% of…
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