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Galveston County voters ask Texas Supreme Court to block new map before November election
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· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The petition was filed by voters from Galveston County. Voters have petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to intervene in an election matter.
Voters have petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to intervene in an election matter. They are seeking to block a new map from being used before the November election. The petition was filed by voters from Galveston County.
Further details about the petition and the new map are available from the Houston Chronicle. The court's response to the petition has not been specified in the available information.
The petition's outcome and any potential impact on the upcoming election are not yet clear, and additional information can be found through the Houston Chronicle.
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Category: government Published: August 16, 2026 Source: Houston Chronicle Reading time: 1 min
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