Texas's 21st congressional district, Congressional district in central Texas, United States.
Texas's 21st congressional district is an administrative region in central Texas that runs from northern San Antonio up to southern Austin, including towns such as Boerne, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, and San Marcos. The district sits in the heart of the Hill Country and links urban areas with rural communities along a corridor that crosses several counties.
The district was created in 1935 when Charles L. South became its first representative. Several redistricting efforts have since altered the shape and orientation of the district, most recently in 2023.
The district population of 839,290 residents includes White, Hispanic, Black, and Asian communities, reflecting central Texas demographics in their voting patterns.
Residents can confirm their district membership by entering their address on official government websites, where they can also find information about their representative and current legislative developments. These online services additionally provide access to contact details and office hours for local representation.
Representative Chip Roy secured his position in 2018 with 52% of votes against Wendy Davis, marking a continuation of Republican leadership in the district.
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