Galveston County Cannot Use New Precinct Map in November, Texas Supreme Court Rules

Texas Supreme Court blocks redrawn Galveston County districts

Redrawing political boundaries between the primary and general election raises serious constitutional concerns, the court said.

Texas Supreme Court Blocks Galveston County’s Mid-Election Cycle Redistricting

The county adopted new precinct maps between the 2026 Primary Election and General Election.

Texas Supreme Court blocks Galveston County from using new precinct map in November election

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.

Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules

The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.