The Biden administration had challenged a Republican-led redistricting plan that diluted the political power of minorities.

The Justice Department withdrew from a lawsuit alleging that Texas’ GOP-led redistricting after the 2020 U.S. census discriminated against Latino and Black voters.

Council members say the numbering for election sequencing could still change. After more than a century of at-large elections, the new district map will be used for future municipal elections.

Governor Abbott has the authority to call a special election to fill the vacant seat in Texas’ 18th Congressional District after the unexpected passing of Rep. Sylvester Turner, and the ...

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