AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today highlighted the close collaboration between the House and Senate on legislation to address concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice over Texas congressional districts. In advance of the upcoming special session beginning on July 21, Speaker Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Patrick pledged that House and Senate committees are aligned in their focus to ensure redistricting plans remain in compliance with the U.S. Constitution.

“Texans place their trust in the Legislature to uphold fairness in the redistricting process, and we will continue to work closely together to fulfill this legislative responsibility,” said Speaker Burrows.

“Working with the House, the Texas Senate will move forward on redistricting to pass a legal, constitutional congressional map,” said Lieutenant Governor Patrick.

In light of the concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice, Speaker Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Patrick have prioritized redistricting legislation in accordance with the governor’s special session call.