Federal panel rejects Prop 12 lawsuit over redistricting
A three judge federal panel in South Texas dismissed Senate Democrats suit seeking to block GOP redistricting efforts while leaving intact questions on threatened arrests and sanctions. The decision follows two hours of oral arguments in Laredo and comes as voters faced 22 constitutional amendments, including Prop 12 on medical malpractice damages.
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Voter turnout data shows 272,618 ballots cast in 14 of the 15 most populous counties, about 3.67 percent of registered voters. Key measures include Proposition 12 on medical malpractice damages, Proposition 9 expanding Permanent School Fund use, and local bonds in Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No 27 and Anahuac school district totaling several million dollars, with district offices and voter rolls noted.
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