Need I remind you that the Sheila's lines were drawn by a Republican majority?
Originally Posted by bigtex
No. Shelia's lines were re-drawn by a committee that included Republicans and Democrats and a judge.
Originally Posted by Whirlaway
Sheila's lines were drawn and eventually approved by a strong Republican majority (99-51 in the Texas House and 19-12 in the Senate.) The redistricting committees in both houses also reflected a Republican majority, up to and including the powerful committee chair(s). The lines approved by both houses were later signed into law by a Republican Governor.
I would not be going out on a limb to say the above represents a "Republican majority," as I previously stated.
FACT JACKASS!