The bill proposes the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission, which will be responsible for creating electoral districts for the United States House of Representatives, the Texas House of Representatives, and the Texas Senate. It amends Title 5 of the Government Code to include a new subtitle and chapter dedicated to redistricting, defining key terms such as "census year" and "commission." The commission will consist of nine members, with eight appointed in a bipartisan manner by the legislature and the ninth member chosen from independent applicants. Members must meet specific eligibility criteria, including age and voting history, and are prohibited from holding public office or engaging in political campaigns during their term.

The bill outlines the powers and duties of the commission, including the requirement to adopt redistricting plans by November 15 of the year following the census year. It also establishes procedures for challenges to adopted plans and mandates that the commission's plans comply with federal law regarding district composition. The act will take effect on January 1, 2030, contingent upon the approval of a proposed constitutional amendment by voters that would formally establish the commission. If the amendment is not approved, the act will have no effect.

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