The resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the Texas Redistricting Commission, which will be responsible for redistricting the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature. The amendment adds Section 28a to Article III of the Texas Constitution, granting the Commission the authority to adopt redistricting plans for these legislative bodies. It stipulates that no districts can be established or changed except as outlined in this section. The legislature is tasked with creating laws to define the Commission's composition and operation. The amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2030, at which point the existing Legislative Redistricting Board will be abolished.
Additionally, the resolution amends Article V, Section 7a of the Texas Constitution to clarify the responsibilities of the Judicial Districts Board and the new Texas Redistricting Commission regarding judicial district reapportionment. It specifies that if the Judicial Districts Board fails to complete a statewide reapportionment following a federal census, the Texas Redistricting Commission will step in to fulfill this duty. The proposed amendment will be presented to voters in an election scheduled for May 2, 2026, allowing them to vote on the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.