Texas Supreme Court

In Re the Honorable Derreck Rose, Wilma Green, and Diane Merchant; 14th Court of Appeals District

September 11, 2026

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court conditionally granted a writ of mandamus, directing Galveston County to use the precinct maps from the March 2026 primary election for the November 2026 general election, holding that the county lacks authority to alter precinct lines mid‑election and that the relators have standing to seek relief. Justice Hawkins did not participate.