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Fort Worth City Council Opposes Tarrant County Redistricting Plan in Divided Vote

The council's 6–4 vote highlights partisan tensions over a proposed map accused of racial gerrymandering ahead of the county's June 3 decision.

About 175 Tarrant County residents attended the redistricting town hall in Arlington on May 17, 2025. Most spoke out against the proposed map saying there was obvious racial gerrymandering at play.
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Overview

  • The Fort Worth City Council passed a resolution opposing Tarrant County's proposed redistricting plan in a 6–4 vote on May 20.
  • Council Member Chris Nettles led the opposition, warning the plan could harm communities and cancel local projects.
  • The proposed map, drafted by a conservative law firm without the latest census data, has been criticized for allegedly diluting minority voting strength.
  • Mayor Mattie Parker voted against the resolution, citing procedural concerns, but acknowledged flaws in the county's redistricting process.
  • The Tarrant County Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote on the redistricting plan on June 3, with legal and legislative challenges looming.