REDISTRICTING COULD IMPACT LOCAL ELECTIONS

GOP pushing changes for 5 more U.S. House seats

AUSTIN — Redrawn voting maps pushed by the GOP-dominated Legislature could have an impact on congressional representation for Williamson County, officials said.

In quick order this week during a second special session, state Republicans in the House in a process called redistricting approved new congressional maps to yield a Republican advantage in next year’s elections for the U.S.