Which statement best describes the redrawing of district lines for the Texas legislature?
A. The house draws the lines for house districts, and the senate draws the lines for senate districts.
B. The house draws the lines for senate districts, and the senate draws the lines for house districts.
C. Both the house and senate defer to the district plans created by the Legislative Redistricting Board.
D. District lines are initially created by a commission that is composed of the speaker of the house, lieutenant governor, governor, and state chairs of the two major political parties.
Answer: A
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