November 23, 2011
Today the three judge Federal Court panel in San Antonio that has been hearing the lawsuit filed by several groups in opposition to the redistricting maps drawn by the highly partisan Republican controlled Texas House and the likewise partisan Texas Senate, released a PROPOSED congressional map (Plan C-220) and also released FINAL interim maps for the Texas House of Representatives (Plan H-302) and the Texas Senate (Plan S-164). Copies of these maps are below.
The litigants on the congressional maps have until Friday to file any complaints about the maps with the court.
The ever partisan Attorney General of Texas has issued statements condemning these maps and is threatening to go to the Supreme Court in his attempt to validate the illegal maps that he is defending. So the possibility does exist that we have not heard the final word on these maps.
Plan C-220 – Proposed Congressional Districts
(The blue district is CD-6 and the yellow on the right is CD-5)
Plan S-164 - Final Court Ordered Interim Senate Map
(The district in yellow is Senate District #2)
Plan H-302 Final Court Ordered Interim House Map
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(DALLAS, TX – October 12, 2011) Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins will receive the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Justice Section Norm Maleng Minister of Justice Award on October 28, 2011, during its fall meeting in Washington, DC. The award is bestowed on a prosecutor who embodies the principles spelled out in the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice, Prosecution Function particularly that “the duty of the prosecutor is to seek justice, not 
DCDP is proud to announce the addition of a new staff member - Renee Hartley. Renee will represent the party as a community liaison. She will be responsible for outreach to our various clubs, community organizations and activists. Renee will oversee community outreach projects such as voter education, voter registration, community events and networking with our faith oriented friends. We are excited to have her join the team.
Please email your pictures from the President's luncheon and the Eastfield college event to 