From the Crossroads Today in Victoria:

A new State redistricting map for Victoria and the surrounding counties means big changes for Texas. Newscenter 25’s Marithza Calderon spoke to State Representative Todd Hunter about the new plan and what is in store for the County.

A lawsuit about issues under the Voting Rights Act that raised questions about minority representation through out the State of Texas have resulted in a new federal court ordered redistricting map, and those changes have an affect on the entire State of Texas.

A new redistricting map for the State of Texas is bringing big changes to Victoria County, as well as 32 other counties in South Texas. Republican Texas State Representative Todd Hunter of Corpus Christi spoke about the changes.

Redrawing District Lines have a big impact in education, how much money counties receive from the State, and it also affects changes at the polls. Current Representative Gennie Morrison, who has represented DeWitt, Jackson, Lavaca and Victoria Counties in District 30, under the redistricting, has been placed in District 32, which is held by State Representative Todd Hunter, a Republican of Corpus Christi.

“But it basically puts us in an awkward situation, placing two senior Representatives in running against each other in the same campaign,” explained Representative Todd Hunter.

Despite the new redistricting map being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, it is already in effect. Primary elections in March will place Victoria County under District 32.

If you would like more information on the court drawn redistricting map you can visit interactive maps of the redistricting at: http://www.tlc.state.tx.us/redist/redist.htm

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AUSTIN – Texas state representative Todd Hunter speaks Tuesday afternoon in the Dean’s Conference Room of the Gebauer Building. He discussed his career in politics and problems associated with redistricting and budgets.{read more}

CORPUS CHRISTI — A stronger economy, improved roads, water conservation and wildfire contingency planning are but a few items Texas lawmakers are expected to study before the next legislative session in January 2013. Coastal Bend lawmakers, particularly state Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, the House Calendars Committee chairman, might take an active role in the process.{read more}

Corpus Christi – Corpus Christi’s institutions of higher education are on the front lines of meeting these challenges to the Coastal Bend’s socioeconomic well-being. We are committed to our educational task, but the engagement of the community is also essential. State Rep. Todd Hunter has organized a Higher Education Summit to be held Nov. 10, a week from Thursday, to explore the value of higher education and the challenges it faces. We urge you to attend.The summit is free, but registration is required.{read more}

CORPUS CHRISTI — Local legislators want to review public education funding before the next legislative session in 2013.Rep. Raul Torres and other state legislators Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen; Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi; and Rep. Connie Scott, R-Robstown, spoke to about 200 educators, community leaders and donors during a panel discussion at the luncheon.{read more}

CORPUS CHRISTI — Gov. Rick Perry’s name on a 2012 presidential ballot may mean a boost to state-level GOP campaigns next November, but it will be a drawn-out roller-coaster ride for Republicans till then, political experts say. Rep. Todd Hunter,R-Corpus Christi, has publicly supported Perry’s presidential hopes in the weeks since the legislative session ended. Hunter said Perry’s name on the presidential ballot means a surge for Republicans both in voter participation and fundraising. “If you follow history and a Texan runs for president — Bush, LBJ — the party of that candidate sees a surge,” he said. “More people go to the polls.”{read more}

Corpus Christi-The impacts of the 82nd Legislature’s decisions on schools, the workforce and the community will be the topic of a luncheon scheduled for Wednesday. The Coastal Bend Partners for College and Career Readiness is sponsoring the gathering, which features a panel discussion. Panelists are state Rep. Todd Hunter, Texas A&M University President Flavius Killebrew, Del Mar College President Mark Escamilla, interim Corpus Christi Assistant City Manager Rudy Garza, Corpus Christi Independent School District Superintendent Scott Elliff and Gregory-Portland ISD Superintendent Paul Clore.{read more}

CORPUS CHRISTI — About 70 people heard a legislative update from State Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, during the Aug. 2 meeting of the Young Business Professionals of the Coastal Bend. The event was held at the Corpus Christi Town Club in the American Bank Plaza. Hunter, chairman of the powerful House Calendars committee, summarized for the mostly-20 something crowd what lawmakers accomplished during the 82nd Legislative session, which laws will most impact the Coastal Bend and what are likely to be the key issues in the upcoming biennium.{read more}

CORPUS CHRISTI — $40M loss feared, but just $2M goes away. Woerner said Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa and Rep. Todd Hunter were especially helpful in saving the hospital’s funding, while Jerry Kane, president and CEO of Sam Kane Beef Processors and chairman of the state’s Health and Human Services Council, helped put Woerner in touch with the state’s health commissioner.{read more}

CORPUS CHRISTI — Coastal Bend lawmakers leave little doubt as to their stances on gambling. Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, on Friday told a group of casino executives, gaming interests, anti-gaming advocates and racetrack owners from around the state that the idea should be put to a vote. “Let’s roll the dice,” he said. “If you guys don’t want to give it to the rest of the state, give it to me in Nueces County.”{read more}