Redistricting usually happens after the census count or in response to a court ruling. Texas' gerrymandering move and similar ones considered in other states may have far-reaching effects.

The redistricting hearing is expected to be heated following what critics, particularly Democrats, have called “a partisan power grab” by the Republican-led Legislature.

The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives announced the formation of a House Select Committee to tackle congressional redistricting during the ongoing special called session of the Texas Legislature.