Please do not prompt the questions when writing your answers (do not copy and paste the questions). You must include a work cited page following the “Assignments’ General Guidelines”!
For this assignment, using any form of artificial intelligence to draft your paper is not permitted. Papers identified as being generated by AI will not be awarded any points. Please convey your assessment and evaluation of the topic using your own words.
The assignment is worth 280 points and requires only the use of provided sources. No external sources will be permitted. Citing these sources within the assignment is crucial to validating the accuracy of responses. Accessing the provided links for each question is also crucial for accurate results.
To ensure academic integrity, it is important to cite your sources properly and avoid plagiarism. Additionally, when writing an academic paper, it is important to use clear and concise language and support your arguments with evidence and examples. It is also important to follow your professor’s specific guidelines and requirements to ensure that your work meets the necessary standards.
1. Each Texan is represented by a single member in both the Texas State House of Representatives and the Texas State Senate. By using the “Who Represents Me?” Elected Official Directory on the Texas Tribune website and entering your address, you can easily find out who your specific representatives are. You must visit the representatives’ official web pages to gather information for your paper.
Click Here: Elected Officials Directory
If you were unable to find the years of service, and committee membership, check the provided links below
Legislative Reference Library of Texas: Preview of the 88th Legislature:
What is the number of your State house district? (10 Points)
Who represents this district, and which party is she/he affiliated with? (10 Points) Click here:
How many terms has your State House member served in Congress? (10 Points)
What committees is your State House Representative a part of? (10 Points) Click Here:
For example I live at [Your street address goes here]. Based on my street address and zip code, my state house district is [District number goes here], and it is represented by [Representative’s name goes here]. He/she has served this district since [Year goes here]. He/she is affiliated with the [Republican/Democratic] party. His/her committee assignments are [Committee assignments go here].
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What is the number of your state Senate District? (10 Points)
Who represents this district, and which party is she/he affiliated with? (10 Points) Click Here:
How many terms has your State Senate member served in Congress? (10 Points)
What committees is your State Senate Representative a part of? (10 Points) Click Here:
For example I live at [Your street address goes here]. Based on my street address and zip code, my state Senate district is [District number goes here], and it is represented by [Representative’s name goes here]. He/she has served this district since [Year goes here]. He/she is affiliated with the [Republican/Democratic] party. His/her committee assignments are [Committee assignments go here].
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2. After each census, state legislators are mandated to engage in redistricting, which may lead to alterations in district boundaries. You have the opportunity to examine the updated district map (2020-2030) and compare it with the previous district map (2010-2020) for state house and state senate districts. By following the link below, you can input your street address in the “Enter Your Address” box and respond to the following questions.
Click here. Texas Redistricting Map
Your data should be presented in a table and be accompanied by a narrative explanation of your findings.
Table Example: Texas State House of Representative District Demographics (25 points)
State House District number 0 (Old Map) (New Map)
2% White Alone Voters 3%White Alone Voters (+1%)
%Hispanic Voters % Hispanic Voters (-/+%)
%Black Alone Voters % Black Alone Voters (-/+%)
%Asian Alone Voters % Asian Alone Voters (-/+%)
Texas State House of Representatives District’s Information and Demographics:(25 points)
I. Did your district change?
II. Comparing the two district maps, were there any changes demographically?
The White voter population in the previous district was at a rate of ———%, while in the new district’s map, it stands at ——— percent, marking a change of -/+ % compared to the old district’s map.
The Hispanic voter population previously accounted for ———%, and in the new district’s map, it is now at ——— percent, representing a change of -/+ % compared to the old district’s map.
The Black voter population previously represented ———%, and in the new district’s map, it is now at ——— percent, indicating a change of -/+ % compared to the old district’s map.
The Asian voter population previously stood at ———%, and in the new district’s map, it is now at ——— percent, marking a change of -/+ % compared to the old district’s map.
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II. The prompts provided necessitate responses in essay format, with complete sentences. It is required to review the assigned articles and watch the videos in order to provide your answers. Additionally, it is important to include a works cited page following the “Assignments’ General Guidelines.” (50 points)
Pay careful attention to the Texas State House of Representatives district maps.
I. Do you notice any indications of gerrymandering?
II. Explain your reasoning using your own words, and be sure to include at least three quotes from the assigned sources as evidence, facts, or examples to support your response. ( minimum two to three paragraphs long)
Where are the lines drawn?-All about Redistricting!
Texas Congress Plan
Click Here: Public Mapping Project/What is Redistricting?
Click Here: What is Redistricting?
An Algorithm to Detect Gerrymandering
Click Here: Gerrymandering Explained
Redistricting Report Card
Texas-All About Redistricting
Watch Video
Gerrymandering, explained | The Washington Post
Duration: 2:42
User: n/a – Added: 11/14/17
YouTube URL:
Watch Video
Regular and Irregular Shapes – December 2
Duration: 3:28
User: n/a – Added: 11/25/20
YouTube URL:
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Click here. Texas Redistricting Map
Your data should be presented in a table and be accompanied by a narrative explanation of your findings.
Table Example: Texas State Senate District Demographics (25 points)
State Senate District number 0(Old Map) State Senate District number 0(New Map)
1% White Alone Voters 2 %White Alone Voters (+1%)
%Hispanic Voters % Hispanic Voters (-/+%)
%Black Alone Voters % Black Alone Voters (-/+%)
%Asian Alone Voters % Asian Alone Voters (-/+%)
I. Did your district change?
II. Comparing the two district maps, were there any changes demographically?
The White voter population in the previous district was at a rate of ———%, while in the new district’s map, it stands at ——— percent, marking a change of -/+ % compared to the old district’s map.
The Hispanic voter population previously accounted for ———%, and in the new district’s map, it is now at ——— percent, representing a change of -/+ % compared to the old district’s map.
The Black voter population previously represented ———%, and in the new district’s map, it is now at ——— percent, indicating a change of -/+ % compared to the old district’s map.
The Asian voter population previously stood at ———%, and in the new district’s map, it is now at ——— percent, marking a change of -/+ % compared to the old district’s map.
II. The prompts provided necessitate responses in essay format, with complete sentences. It is required to review the assigned articles and watch the videos in order to provide your answers. Additionally, it is important to include a works cited page following the “Assignments’ General Guidelines.” (50 Points)
Pay careful attention to the Texas State Senate district maps.
I. Do you notice any indications of gerrymandering?
II. Explain your reasoning using your own words, and be sure to include at least three quotes from the assigned sources as evidence, facts, or examples to support your response. ( minimum two to three paragraphs long)
Where are the lines drawn?-All about Redistricting!
Texas Congress Plan
Click Here: Public Mapping Project/What is Redistricting?
Click Here: What is Redistricting?
An Algorithm to Detect Gerrymandering
Click Here: Gerrymandering Explained
Redistricting Report CardTexas-/All About Redistricting
Watch Video
Gerrymandering, explained | The Washington Post
Duration: 2:42
User: n/a – Added: 11/14/17
YouTube URL:
Watch Video
Regular and Irregular Shapes – December 2
Duration: 3:28
User: n/a – Added: 11/25/20
YouTube URL:
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