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Old 04-14-2011, 05:39 AM
 
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Does anyone have a larger version of the redistricting of Texas, particularly the Austin and surrounding area? The one out there is so tiny I need a magnifying glass.
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Old 04-14-2011, 06:12 AM
 
Location: 78747
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Does anyone have a larger version of the redistricting of Texas, particularly the Austin and surrounding area? The one out there is so tiny I need a magnifying glass.
I couldn't find a map either, but here is a explanation of the changes from KVUE:

Redistricting proposal released | kvue.com | KVUE News | Austin, TX | Breaking News
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Old 04-14-2011, 06:14 AM
 
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Thanks jobert.
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:18 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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The Texas Redistricting website has a map viewer named "DistrictViewer" available here: Texas Redistricting But its not very user friendly.
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Old 06-01-2011, 07:09 AM
 
Location: Holly Neighborhood, Austin, Texas
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Now they want to split Travis County amongst 5 different districts. Of course it *could* be legal for them to do this depending on how a judge sees it but it certainly is not right. It most certainly is being used as a tool to unseat the Democratic Rep, Lloyd Doggett. I'm really tired of Austin being picked on by the majority representing the rest of Texas. The people in Wharton don't really have much in common with people in Pflugerville but apparently the lege wants us to believe they do:

Plan splits Travis among 5 U.S. House districts
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:41 AM
 
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Ahhh redistricting.

A way to disenfranchise the voters.

The system needs an overhaul to stop this from happening regardless of political affiliation.
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Old 06-01-2011, 01:36 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Now they want to split Travis County amongst 5 different districts. Of course it *could* be legal for them to do this depending on how a judge sees it but it certainly is not right. It most certainly is being used as a tool to unseat the Democratic Rep, Lloyd Doggett. I'm really tired of Austin being picked on by the majority representing the rest of Texas. The people in Wharton don't really have much in common with people in Pflugerville but apparently the lege wants us to believe they do:

Plan splits Travis among 5 U.S. House districts
I agree, this is absolutely outrageous, depriving voters of decent representation. For anyone wondering what is meant by "Austin bashing" here is a good example.
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