Texas's 4th Congressional District
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2001
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Justice Department objects under Section 5 to the 2001 Texas House redistricting plan
In a letter listed as dated November 16, 2001, the Justice Department addressed the 2001 redistricting plan for the Texas House of Representatives, adopted by the Legislative Redistricting Board after the Legislature did not enact a plan. The letter states: "I cannot conclude that the State's burden under Section 5 has been sustained in this instance. Therefore, on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the 2001 redistricting plan for the Texas House of Representatives."
- U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division: Voting Determination Letters for Texas (index) ↗
- U.S. Department of Justice: Section 5 determination letter, State of Texas, 2001 ↗
Source last checked Oct 20, 2026
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