Republicans in Texas opened their congressional redistricting effort with a proposal that GOP lawmakers say is “legal and fair” and represents a “commitment to making sure every Texan’s voice is heard in Washington, D.C.” Critics believe the proposed maps aim to insulate GOP incumbents from the state’s rapidly diversifying by diminishing the voting power of Latinos and Blacks in the state. The draft map did not dramatically change the current makeup of the congressional delegation, although people of color accounted for most of the population growth over the last decade. Dallas Morning News political reporter Bob Garrett provides analysis on the proposed maps, the fallout, and how state lawmakers might be affected