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Mary Gonzalez: “I've tried to pass a bill to do an independent redistricting…”

Featuring: Mary Gonzalez, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 75

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Political Wellness Episode 1 - What is Happening in Texas w Rep. Mary González.

Published | Video Starts at 20:42

We've been in court cases every single time we've done it because the courts have actually found this is very difficult to find through the court process. Intentional discrimination when it comes to the ways we do redistricting. For the longest time, I've tried to pass a bill to do an independent redistricting commission, at least for congressional lines. Of course, that doesn't even get a vote out of committee, because why would we do something so logical? But no, okay, so I will say, so our lines. (20:42–20:48)

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Asserts that she has attempted to pass a bill for an independent redistricting commission for congressional lines.

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