Status Conference Order in TX Redistricting Cases Suggests Further Action on State House Case, Issue of Putting Texas Back under Federal Supervision

A few weeks ago the three-judge court decided a challenge to the 2011 Texas congressional redistricting plan. Pending is a challenge to the 2011 House districts. That opinion may come any time. There also needs to be a trial on the 2013 changes, and the question whether Texas should be put back under federal supervision for its voting rules under Section 3 of the Voting Rights Act.

Today’s status conference order seems to suppose the 2011 House district claims will be decided before the announced April 27 conference. That order also asks about timing of potential Section 3 relief.

 

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