Politicians can look beyond the next election.
MySA.com: Metro | State
AUSTIN — A bill designed to avoid bitter partisan battles over congressional redistricting, such as Texas witnessed in 2003, was given tentative approval, 21-9, by the Senate on Monday.
One more vote will send the measure to the House, where similar legislation died two years ago.
Senate Bill [...]

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