Redistricting
Redistricting is the process of redrawing election district boundaries.
The “one person, one vote” standard arising from the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution requires that election districts for state and local governmental officials (such as City Council members) have approximately equal populations. Therefore, when there is a new federal census indicating population change, political subdivisions must determine whether existing districts still satisfy the equal population requirement. If not, they must redistrict.
Learn more about the history of redistricting »
Public Participation
The City of Fort Worth separates the redistricting process into two phases to make it easier for residents to participate:
Phase 1: Determination of the number of City Council districts
The City Council adopted resolution 4044-11-2011 Nov. 15, 2011,opting to keep the current eight-district (plus mayor elected at large) structure. City staff began preparations to redraw district boundries. View the resolution in English or Spanish.
Phase 2: Approval of a single-member City Council district plan
With the number of districts is determined, council is asking residents for district plans. Staff and council members also may present plans. Plans will be reviewed by council and considered at public hearings before council votes to adopt a district plan. View the Phase II public workshop presentation.
More Information
To review paper copies of census data and maps, visit the City Secretary's Office — located on the third floor of City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St. — or visit any City library or community center. To request that a paper copy be mailed to you, please call 817-392-2600.
Make a Plan
Help shape Fort Worth's path for the future by participating in the redistricting process. See how changing district boundries affect populations in each district using the the redistricting map tool.
View the “Getting Started” guide
Questions?
Phone:
817-392-2600
Email:
redistricting@fortworthtexas.gov
Resources
City of Fort Worth Redistricting Guide
Questions and Answers
A Guide To Redistricting (Produced by MALDEF, NAACP and the Asian-American Justice Center)
Criteria for Single-Member City Council Districts (resolution 3998-06-2011)
English | Spanish
Council District Maps
Population Data