The Texas House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Wednesday, Aug. 20, on proposed redistricting maps that would move Liberty County into Texas’ 9th congressional district of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The 9th District is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Al Green, a Democrat from Houston. The change would move Liberty County out of the 36th District, which is represented by U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, a Republican from Woodville. Chambers County, to the south of Liberty County, would remain in District 36.
Under the proposal, Liberty County would be grouped with portions of east Harris County.
Hoping to allay fears of Liberty County residents, Rep. Janis Holt (Texas House District 18) released the following statement:
“Today, members of the Texas House of Representatives are debating HB 4, the redistricting bill. The proposed map adds five Republican congressional districts. One of the counties in my district, Liberty County, is slated to be moved away from Congressional District 36 and moved into a new Congressional District 9. CD 9 is one of the districts which is set to flip Republican due to the addition of Liberty County. Currently, CD 9 is a 63 percent Democrat district. If this map passes, it is projected to be 60 percent Republican,” Holt said.
She went on to say, “Thanks to the redrawn map, Liberty County is poised to play a pivotal role in maintaining a Republican majority in the US and in ensuring the success of the Trump agenda. Currently Liberty County is one of seven complete counties and one partial county in CD 36. In the proposed map, Liberty County plus a small portion of Harris County would account for the entirety of Congressional District 9. Liberty County will have the freedom to choose its representation in the 2026 elections and until that individual is sworn in, Liberty County will continue to be served by Congressman Babin who has faithfully served us to this point.”
The redistricting maps are part of a plan advanced by Republican leaders in the Texas Legislature. The proposal would increase the number of Republican-leaning districts in the state.
Democratic lawmakers have criticized the maps, saying they weaken the voting strength of minority communities. The maps increase the number of Hispanic-majority districts from nine to ten, though Democrats argue the plan fragments Latino populations in some urban areas.
Republicans hold a 88 to 62 member advantage in the Texas House, so it is expected that the new maps will gain approval.
To watch the vote, go online to https://house.texas.gov/videos/22491
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The lines. Regardless of your political ideologies, Liberty county is not Houston. Just like I said Colony Ridge isn’t Cleveland. Our needs and priorities differ greatly from Houstons. Why does our representative need to care about Houston and us both?
The first problem is you are looking at CNN! But, they happen to be correct on this issue. Liberty County will be the majority of the newly redistricted area and will become a Republican majority. This does not mean that you will fall under the needs and priorities of a very small portion of the eastern part of Houston. What it means is that you need to vote for the person that will have your counties needs as a priority. It is up to how you vote. This change will make this district go from a 68% Democratic majority to a 60% Republican majority. That sounds like a good change to me! Also, Al Green knows he will not be able to keep that seat based on those demographics, so he will likely run in District 18, which is Sheila Jackson Lee’s old district that Sylvester Turner won and then passed away and that seat is still vacant. That district is heavily Blue and will elect a democrat, probably Al Green! So, to sum it up….you need to get out and vote for the person that will best serve your area! You will have the majority at 68%! It is up to you!
If Green represents Liberty county, God Help us! Please don’t let this happen!
The Retarded Werewolf with a pimp cane, aka Al Green, is officially out of business with this redrawn district.
I hope you’re right. I will be at every rally he has to call him out! He a typical slave mentality racist!
For heavens sake DO NOT let Al Green be our representative. That dude can’t find his way out of a wet paper bag. Get democratic houston the hell away from us.
This will leed to Republican politicians getting assassinated. When you try to silence the votes and voices of the people this is what will happen. It’s a very dangerous climate the Republicans have created by it’s my way or nothing agenda.
Bye bye Al Green. We were chosen to help get him out of there 🙌
Just proves the only way Republicans can win is to cheat.
Good Afternoon, I am considering running for Congress to Represent the new District 9. I have been a teacher at Cleveland High School and grew up in Baytown Texas. I have filed my petition yet but I wanted to run as an Independent. Liberty County is DEFINITLY not Houston and the part of Harris County that our district will be a part of is a unique part of Harris County. Please view my Linked IN profile and let me know if you would like to meet with me and talk about what you would like to see happen in Liberty County in the future.
Together WE Can Make History!
Dr. Deborah Bossley, Ed.D.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-deborah-bossley-ed-d-23908930/