Houston, TX–Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement in response to the Texas House Redistricting Committee’s release of a new Congressional map for Texas: 

“The proposed new Congressional map is an affront to Texans in product, process, and principle.  The map violates the Voting Rights Act and the Constitution, diluting the voices of minority communities across Texas and dismantling districts that represent the political will of Texas voters. 

“It is a betrayal of all Texans, no matter their political affiliation.  It is a betrayal of the transparency and fairness of process that Texans deserve.  And it is a betrayal of the fundamental organizing principle of a democratic society that all citizens should have a say in our government.  

“Texans deserve better.  I will continue to do everything I can to fight this redistricting effort as it moves forward, and I remain committed to serving the people of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.”

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Now in her fourth term in Congress, Fletcher was first elected to represent Texas’ Seventh Congressional District in 2018, becoming the first Democrat in more than 50 years and the first woman ever to represent TX-07.