Richard Peña Raymond Stands His Ground—Battles Another GOP Redistricting Push in Texas

 Richard Peña Raymond, the longest-serving Hispanic state representative in the U.S., is once again confronting a Republican mid-decade redistricting proposal in Texas. Having led a successful challenge back in 2003, he’s choosing to stay in Austin this time—negotiating from within to preserve fair representation for communities like Laredo and Webb County. With past court battles already under his belt, Raymond is determined: “Unless we stay out for six months, it’s going to be very difficult to come out with a total victory in Texas.”