Texas Lawmaker Mary Ann Perez Criticizes GOP Redistricting for Voter Disenfranchisement

Opposition to Redistricting Maps

• 📌 Rep. Mary Ann Perez states that the proposed redistricting maps will lead to worse voter disenfranchisement in many communities, including her own.
• 🎯 She highlights that the maps will move her from CD29 to CD9, impacting her constituents.

Demographic Data and Representation

• 📊 Based on 2020 census data, Latino voters constitute approximately 43.4% of Harris County, and the Hispanic population has been the largest ethnic group since 2010.
• 🗣️ Over 38% of Houstonians aged 5 and older speak Spanish at home, indicating a need for representatives who understand and can communicate with this community.
• 📉 Perez argues that the Hispanic population is already underrepresented, and these maps will further dilute their representation.

Combined Majority and Diluted Voices

• 👥 Combining Hispanic and Black or African-American residents (18.7% of Harris County) forms a clear majority in Houston and Texas.
• 📢 Despite this majority, the voices of these voters are diluted by the proposed redistricting maps.
• ✊ Perez emphasizes that these communities deserve to have their voices heard and urges a 'no' vote on the legislation.