Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on Proposed Texas Congressional Maps 

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HOUSTON, T.X. – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement in response to the proposed redistricting maps in Texas:

“The new redistricting maps out of Austin are exactly what we believed they would be: a power grab, driven by the Felon in the White House—one which will likely be rubber-stamped by Governor Abbott and his MAGA Republican allies.

"This isn’t just about TX-29. This is about every voter in Texas who expects fair representation. It’s about protecting the American principle that people choose their elected leaders, not the other way around. 

"Trump is pushing this grift because he knows his policies are deeply unpopular. His Big, Ugly Law will kick 17 million people off their health care and take food out of the mouths of children, seniors, and our most vulnerable neighbors. He continues to gut disaster relief, attack federal workers, and hand out tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy all in front of our eyes. Poll after poll shows the public has had enough. 

"Texans don’t take orders from a con man from New York. Not about our representation and not about our future. I will keep standing up, not just for TX-29, but for all Texans. I will keep fighting to uphold the basic idea that elections should be won with ideas and votes, not by rigging the map."