In Texas, a political fight is unfolding that could shape the balance of power until well after 2030—and Black communities stand to lose the most. Lawmakers are considering a mid-decade redistrict- ing plan, a rare maneuver that redraws district lines years before the next census.

On the surface, it’s a political strategy. In reality, it’s a direct threat to Black representation and the progress our community has fought for across generations.

The proposed maps would reshape voting districts in cities like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and parts of East Texas—areas with strong Black populations and deep cultural history. By slicing these communities into multiple districts, the plan would “crack” concentrated voting power, scattering Black voters among larger, majority-white areas. This is no

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