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Redistricting ‘The Big Empty’ could dilute rural Texans’ representation, experts say

Sarah Self-Walbrick, KTTZ

Posted on September 29, 2021 · While Texas' booming metros will have more people representing them, that’s not the case in more rural parts of the state.

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