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Texas Supreme Court blocks Galveston County from using new precinct map in November election
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Julianna Washburn | Houston Public Media , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· September 11, 2026
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The 2026 precinct maps were redrawn and approved on June 29 — between the March primary election and the November general election. The Texas Supreme Court now barres the county from using those new boundaries in November.
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Key points The Texas Supreme Court now barres the county from using those new boundaries in November. The 2026 precinct maps were redrawn and approved on June 29 — between the March primary election and the November general election. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? The 2026 precinct maps were redrawn and approved on June 29 — between the March primary election and the November general election. The Texas Supreme Court now barres the county from using those new boundaries in November.
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