Fort Worth Council Votes 6-4 Opposing Tarrant County Redistricting Plan

The Fort Worth City Council voted 6-4 to pass a resolution opposing Tarrant County's proposed redistricting plan that would redraw county commission precinct boundaries ahead of the 2026 election. Council members opposing the plan, largely Democrats, argue that the redistricting process is rushed, lacks transparency, and risks diluting minority voices and harming local communities, with concerns raised about involvement of a conservative law firm and the use of outdated census data. In contrast, supporters, including some Republicans and county officials, assert the plan is necessary to balance population shifts and maintain political responsibility. Mayor Mattie Parker, though opposing the resolution, expressed that the partisan divide is harmful to the city and county, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue rather than symbolic opposition. Arlington's city leadership is also reviewing legal options against the county's redistricting approach. The resolution is nonbinding but symbolizes Fort Worth's stance against the county commissioners' off-cycle redistricting efforts.