Democrats Unite

The 2010 census has come and almost gone. The state population totals will be due by December 31st of this year. The Texas population is said to have grown by 19% and the Texas congressional districts are expected to gain 3-4 more seats. This is very important for the redistricting of Texas. Texas is a republican ruled state and if the democrats want to change that, it is time for them to rally together and unite for the upcoming election.
Redistricting is mandatory after a census is submitted and tallied. Texas' recent rise in population is very good news for the democrats, but only if they can get out to vote. The last midterm election was in 2006 and the percentage of voters who came out to vote was only 33.64%. If the democrats could organize in Texas it could change the dynamics in Texas government. Although the majority is not substantial, after the republicans have control of the redistricting, they could easily keep the lead and make it so for future elections.
Following final adoption by both houses, each redistricting bill is presented to the governor for approval. The governor may sign the bill into law, allow it to take effect without a signature, or veto it. If the house or senate redistricting bill is vetoed and the veto cannot be overridden by the legislature, the Legislative Redistricting Board is required to meet. The governor plays a very influential role in deciding what new districts are going to be created. Therefore, it is very important that we elect a democrat as a governor if we want any chance of forming more democratic districts. Although the creation of districts are supposed to remain non-partisan, it happens every time.
If Texas does not gain a democratic governor and more democratic representatives, it will surely be an exciting redistricting year.