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Aransas County hires attorney to redraw voting precincts after state congressional map splits county
Summary
The Aransas County Commissioners Court approved contracting with attorney James P. Allison to redraw county voting precincts after a state congressional map split the county; staff said changes must be ordered by Oct. 1 and will not affect the upcoming November election.
The Aransas County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to contract with James P. Allison of Allison Bass McGee LLP to redraw the county's voting precincts in response to a redistricting plan passed during the Texas Legislature's second called session that divides the county between U.S. House districts.
County election staff told the court the new congressional line cuts through the middle of the county and that state rules prevent a voting precinct from containing more than one congressional district. Staff said the change affects all…
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