State • Texas

HB 4: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.

Todd HunterIntroduced

HB 4 status: Introduced — Effective on (updated Sep 5, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score40/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 95/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is about redrawing the voting map for Texas’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. It is currently being discussed in the Texas House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion30%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact identified

Risks

  • No direct impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact identified

Risks

  • No direct impact identified

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Allows for potential realignment of districts to reflect current population changes

Risks

  • Risk of political polarization
  • Potential for disenfranchisement concerns
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Redistricting measures frequently face significant litigation regarding Voting Rights Act compliance

Limitation

Reliance on abstract only; full bill text and map data not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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