Instead of it being the dominant player in the district, Paris would be. Plus Lamar County would be able to elect their own state representative. And I would have Titus, Franklin, Camp, Raines, Hopkins and Van Zandt. Ramsay said that plan would have kept the House from having to lose one of its conservative democrats, however republicans on the LRB weren't in favor of the plan. The Justice Department must approve all Texas redistricting plans before they can be used for and election.
Many people believe that they have no say in the redistricting process.
This is untrue. The Justice Department could make a ruling on preclearance anytime between now and Oct. 16.