The bill, titled "Texas Redistricting Commission," aims to establish a new commission 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 C dedicated to redistricting, which introduces Chapter 581 outlining the commission's structure, powers, and duties. 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. The bill also sets eligibility criteria for commission members, including age and voting history, and outlines the procedures for appointing members, their terms, and the commission's operational guidelines.

Additionally, the bill specifies the commission's responsibilities, including adopting redistricting plans that comply with federal law and submitting reports detailing the plans and their justifications. It establishes a timeline for the commission's operations, including deadlines for adopting plans and provisions for challenges to those plans. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2030, contingent upon the approval of a related constitutional amendment by voters. If the amendment is not approved, the act will have no effect.

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