Original Resolution Condemning the Racist Mid-Decade Texas Redistricting Ordered by President Donald J. Trump

H. Res. 650 is a non-binding House resolution introducing a formal condemnation of what it characterizes as unconstitutional, racist, mid-decade redistricting in Texas. The resolution centers on a DoJ Civil Rights Division communique (dated July 7, 2025) alleging that certain Texas congressional districts are remnants of racially-based gerrymandering and must be corrected, with the possibility of legal action under the 14th Amendment if Texas fails to rectify them. It also cites responses from Texas officials (including the Attorney General and a state senator) and commentary from the Brennan Center about the partisan impact of the current map. The resolution is framed as a statement of Congress’s rebuke and a call for correction, but it does not itself change law or establish new policy beyond expressing disapproval and urging action. Although presented as a condemnation of specific districts (TX-09, TX-18, TX-29, TX-33), the resolution remains a declarative, non-binding expression of sentiment from the House. It is introduced by Mr. Green of Texas and referred to the Judiciary Committee; there are no accompanying legislative remedies or programs attached. The language emphasizes historical concerns about voting rights and racial discrimination in Texas, while portraying the current map as incompatible with constitutional protections.