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Vincent Perez: “This map proposes that 26 out of the 38 [congressional…”

Featuring: Vincent Perez, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 77

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Texas Redistricting: Breaking Quorum to Protect Voting Rights with Rep Vince Perez

Published | Video Starts at 25:55

You know, there could be a mix. There could be coalitions, there could be whatever the thing. I'm just giving these numbers as an example. 15 and 15. This map proposes that 26 out of the 38 [congressional seats] will be controlled by white residents. 26 out of 38. 70% of all of the congressional seats is going to be determined by 11 million Texans. When there's 30 million of us, that is what is concerning. (25:55–26:01)

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Asserts that the proposed map gives white residents control over 26 of 38 congressional seats.

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