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How zebra mussels and a Lake Texoma pump station spurred Texas to redraw its border with Oklahoma
Read full article: How zebra mussels and a Lake Texoma pump station spurred Texas to redraw its border with OklahomaThe two states agreed to a land swap to ensure that a Dallas-area water district’s pump station lies wholly within Texas. Neither state gained in size from the small change.
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Texas’ new political maps create safer districts for incumbents — and put an end to some challengers’ runs
Read full article: Texas’ new political maps create safer districts for incumbents — and put an end to some challengers’ runsThe redistricting process in the GOP-dominated Legislature made many political districts less competitive, which some experts believe might hurt civic engagement.
Texas has new political maps. See which districts your home is in.
Read full article: Texas has new political maps. See which districts your home is in.This year’s elections will take place using newly redrawn political maps for the state’s congressional, House, Senate and Board of Education districts. Search your address to see how the new districts will affect your community.