The Brief

Tarrant County Commissioners on Tuesday voted on new precinct boundaries that will make it easier for Republicans to be elected in certain areas.

Judge Tim O'Hare said the effort was to fulfill a campaign promise and increase the Republican majority on the court.

Opponents say it's racially discriminatory and meant to suppress minority voices.

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Republican-led Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a redistricting map that seeks to expand Republican seats on the court.

What's New:

More than 250 people signed up to speak at Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting, both for and against the effort to redistrict Tarrant County.

Commissioners ultimately voted 3-2 to approve Map 7.

Tarrant County Redistricting Map 7

Map 7 was considered to be the mos

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