AUSTIN, Texas – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the following statement praising final passage of House Bill 4, the House’s congressional redistricting bill answering Governor Abbott’s special session call:
“The Texas House today delivered legislation to redistrict certain congressional districts to address concerns raised by the Department of Justice and ensure fairness and accuracy in Texans’ representation in Congress. I want to thank Representative Todd Hunter for carrying this bill and for his tireless efforts ensuring the new map is not only constitutional, but secures Republican representation in Congress. Led by Chairman Cody Vasut, members of the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting traveled across the state to hold hearings and gather input from Texans. This work has helped us deliver the legal, remedied maps Texas voters deserve. These past few weeks have not been easy, but the House members who showed up for work every day have shown a dedication to their constituents that will not be forgotten. Today’s passage of the congressional map has ushered in a new chapter of Republican unity, and I am proud to have led my colleagues in this important achievement. The other items on the special session call require the House to move past our differences, and I expect us to work together to deliver relief to Texans and implement critical safeguards to keep our children and communities safe from future disasters.”