Texas Redistricting Maps: House Democrats Protest, Vote Expected Today

Redistricting on the Horizon

• 📌 Redistricting is back on the agenda in Texas, with lawmakers potentially voting on new political maps today that will impact representation for years.
• ⚡ Both the House and Senate have advanced proposed congressional maps out of committee, signaling a potential vote for final approval.

House Democrats' Protest

• ✊ House Democrats continue their protest against the redistricting efforts, with some lawmakers sleeping at their desks on the House floor.
• 🔒 Representative Nicole Kolier has remained in the chamber since Monday after refusing to sign an agreement requiring a DPS escort before leaving the Capitol.
• ⚖️ Kolier has filed a writ of habeas corpus, challenging the speaker's authority to detain her in the chamber.

Security Concerns and Tensions

• ⚠️ Protests were moved outside yesterday following a social media threat against lawmakers preventing them from leaving the Capitol.
• 🔍 The DPS is currently investigating the threat, and tensions are expected to remain high as the vote on new maps approaches.