Fort Worth
September 25,2025
First, I would like to thank everyone who supported our efforts by attending. This includes individuals from LULAC, League of Women Voters, community activists and just concerned citizens. Additional organizations, including the NAACP, may have also been present. Thank you to all participants for your involvement.
Special thanks are extended to the legal staff at the Texas Civil Rights Project for their work in court representing Tarrant County residents who believe in a democratic system aimed at ensuring fairness in voting.
The judge heard testimony from Janet Mattern of the League of Women Voters Tarrant County, as well as Ebony Turner, a voter from precinct two who will be directly impacted if the new discriminatory measures are implemented. Additionally, expert witness Mark P. Jones, Chair in Latin American Studies and Public Policy Science Fellow at Rice University, provided valuable insights to our case. All witnesses presented their evidence effectively, despite efforts by the opposition to challenge their testimonies.
This all leads to next Tuesday when the Judge will review the brief filed by Plaintiffs this Friday and response from defense next Tuesday. Personally, I am cautiously optimistic with full knowledge of the history with local courts.
The attorneys representing the citizens of Tarrant County with the Texas Civil Rights Project have demonstrated a commitment to fairness and justice. This process began in late May or early June, when Karla Maradiaga from T.C.P. made initial contact.
They asked if LULAC Council 4568 would consider suing the Commissioners’ Court over the new gerrymandered maps. I agreed, pending council approval. After receiving strong support from council members, we proceeded.
League of Women Voters president Janet Mattern joined the legal action, strengthening our case. We could not have achieved this without the help and support of many people coming together for a shared purpose.
Once again thanks to all that joined us on this journey, we now wait till next week for the outcome. We pray the Judge Megan Fahey will be guided with a sense of fairness and respect for democracy in her deliberation. Watch this space for updates.
By A. Govea
