The Brief
- Democrats are calling Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to address redistricting during the upcoming special session as “power grab.”
- Gov. Greg Abbott said the move comes after the U.S. Department of Justice had constitutional concerns in some districts.
- The four districts are all currently held by Democrats.
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday released his special session agenda for lawmakers when they return later this month.
The agenda listed 18 items like THC regulation and flood relief, but also included the topic of redistricting.
Under the topic of redistricting it reads: “Legislation that provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.”…