DALLAS — Texas lawmakers are in a battle over redistricting efforts — and some Democrats say they’re prepared to walk out to stop it.

For the past three days, the Texas House and Senate redistricting committees have held hearings, taking hours of public testimony. Most speakers have been opposed to the redrawing of political boundaries, raising concerns about fairness, equity, and representation.

“We missed a lot of people,” said State Senator Borris Miles during the hearings, referencing communities he believes were left out of the process.

The map at the center of the debate has not yet been publicly released, but it’s already drawing criticism. Opponents say the process lacks transparency and disproportionately impacts minority voters.

Senator Phil King, a Republican from Weatherfor

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