H.B. No. 3031 establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission in Texas, which is tasked with the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts. The bill introduces Chapter 307 to the Government Code, defining the commission's structure, eligibility requirements, operational procedures, and duties. Key provisions include the requirement for commission members to take an oath of office, the necessity for the legislature to fund the commission's operations, and the commission's responsibility to adopt rules for carrying out its constitutional duties. The commission is also mandated to provide public access to redistricting plans and related data through its website.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to clarify the commission's role in the redistricting process, including the submission of plans to the governor and legislative leaders, and the procedures for challenges to redistricting plans. It specifies that if the Judicial Districts Board fails to reapportion judicial districts, the Independent Redistricting Commission will step in to fulfill this duty. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2029, contingent upon the approval of a related constitutional amendment by voters.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 42.032, Government Code 24.945, Government Code 24.946, Government Code 24.948 (Election Code 42, Government Code 24)