Fair Maps Texas

@FairMapsTexas

It is important -now more than ever- that we put the people, not power-hungry politicians, in charge of drawing fair, representative election maps. #FairMaps

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Fair Maps Texas@FairMapsTexas · Jul 17

Today, the Fair Maps Texas Coalition along with 31 community organizations sent a letter to the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House asking for the immediate withdrawal of redistricting from the legislative agenda for the upcoming special session. Please see below:

FairMapsTexas's tweet image. Today, the Fair Maps Texas Coalition along with 31 community organizations sent a letter to the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House asking for the immediate withdrawal of redistricting from the legislative agenda for the upcoming special session.
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FFair Maps Texas@FairMapsTexas · Jul 22

July 25th hearing notice: capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/sc…

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Fair Maps Texas@FairMapsTexas · 8 h

If you missed last night's webinar and testimony training, members of the Fair Maps Texas Coalition and our friends at MOVE Texas will be having another one today starting at noon! Sign up here: bit.ly/fairmapstx

Fair Maps Texas@FairMapsTexas · Jul 22

Come learn about gerrymandering with me and my friends! Tonight at dinner or tomorrow at lunch! bit.ly/3TNDrjq

FFair Maps Texas@FairMapsTexas · Jul 19

The Fair Maps Texas Coalition is joining up with MOVE Texas to host 2 testimony trainings next week before redistricting hearings begin. Bring your democracy loving friends and be part of this with us! #fairmaps bit.ly/3TNDrjq

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Fair Maps Texas@FairMapsTexas · Jul 22

It is plain wrong for the Governor to bow down to the whims of out-of-state political operatives and extreme partisans. *No matter who they are. District lines should preserve and protect the needs of their communities, period. #txlege #fairmaps texastribune.org/2025/07/22/tex…

FairMapsTexas's tweet card. The governor eventually agreed to include redistricting on his special session agenda after discussing the matter with the president on a phone call.

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Fair Maps Texas@FairMapsTexas · Jul 22

The committees have under a month to agree on a redrawn map of congressional districts, in order to meet one of Gov. Abbott’s and President Trump's goals to redraw its map to gain Republicans five congressional seats: kxan.com/news/texas-pol… #txlege

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Fair Maps Texas@FairMapsTexas · Jul 22

Tell us what you're discussing on Day 1 of the special session and we'll tell you what your priorities are. Unfortunately, drawing voters of color out of our own voting power is what's top of mind for some lawmakers: cbsaustin.com/news/local/flo… #txlege

FairMapsTexas's tweet card. On the first day of a high-stakes special legislative session, Texas lawmakers took up just one issue: redistricting. That decision sparked outrage among Democr

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Fair Maps Texas@FairMapsTexas · Jul 21

The decision to come in and attempt to draw maps that further solidify their hold on power is NOT about serving the needs of Texas communities, it's about political greed. #fairmaps #fairmapstexas #txlege #endgerrymandering #peoplepower

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Anthony Gutierrez@antgutierrez · Jul 21

Happening now: As special session of the #txlege gets underway - Legislators, Members of Congress and advocacy group leaders - including @emilyebytx of @CCauseTexas - are gathered to denounce Greg Abbott’s dangerously misplaced priorities Watch live: house.texas.gov/videos

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