Texas / TX-12
Texas District 12
Score
Irregularity score 45 Middle of the packLess compact than 45% of other congressional districts.
235th least compact of 429 nationally, 30th of 38 in Texas.
A score describes shape, not intent. Coastlines, rivers and the Voting Rights Act can all make a district irregular. How scores work
The three measures
- Polsby-Popper
- 0.29at least as compact as 65% of districts on this measure
Area compared with perimeter. Low for jagged or snaking edges.
- Reock
- 0.47at least as compact as 46% of districts on this measure
Area compared with the smallest circle around the district, counting only land. Low for stretched shapes.
- Convex hull
- 0.79at least as compact as 55% of districts on this measure
Area compared with a rubber band stretched around the district, counting only land. Low for bites and tentacles.
Each measure runs from 0 to 1, where 1 is a perfect circle or a shape with no dents.
New lines for 2026
Texas used a different map in the 2026 election than in 2024: the 2025 enacted plan (HB 4 / PLANC2333). Source: Texas Legislature Online
Cities and towns
The largest places with people in this district, from the 2020 Census. A place split between districts shows how many of its residents live in this one.
- Fort Worth city472,847 of its 918,915 residents
- Haltom City city39,888 of its 46,073 residents
- Weatherford city30,621 of its 30,854 residents
- Benbrook cityall 24,520 residents
- Saginaw cityall 23,890 residents
- White Settlement cityall 18,269 residents
- Azle cityall 13,369 residents
- River Oaks cityall 7,646 residents
- Sansom Park cityall 5,454 residents
- Briar community4,840 of its 7,035 residents
And 22 smaller places. 11% of this district's people live outside any city, town or named community. How places are counted
ZIP codes
45 ZIP codes have residents in this district. 24 of them are split with other districts. A percentage is the share of that ZIP code's 2020 residents who live here.
Show all 45 ZIP codes
- 76008 (65%)
- 76020 (97%)
- 76023 (6%)
- 76036 (2%)
- 76052 (86%)
- 76066 (69%)
- 76067 (2%)
- 76071 (11%)
- 76082 (89%)
- 76085
- 76086
- 76087 (45%)
- 76088
- 76102
- 76103 (2%)
- 76104
- 76106
- 76107
- 76108 (99%)
- 76109
- 76110
- 76111
- 76114
- 76115
- 76116
- 76117 (83%)
- 76118 (3%)
- 76119 (1%)
- 76123 (9%)
- 76126 (95%)
- 76127
- 76129
- 76131
- 76132
- 76133 (14%)
- 76135
- 76137 (30%)
- 76148 (2%)
- 76164
- 76177 (65%)
- 76179
- 76180 (1%)
- 76486 (23%)
- 76487 (78%)
- 76490
These are the Census Bureau's ZIP code areas, which match residential ZIP codes closely. ZIP codes used only for PO boxes or a single organization aren't included. How ZIP codes are matched
2024 presidential vote
Shares of the votes for the two of them; other candidates are left out. Texas published 2024 results on its 2026 lines, and these are its figures. Where the votes come from
U.S. House
Craig Goldman, Republican
Elected November 3, 2026, takes office January 3, 2027.
Unofficial results from the Texas Secretary of State, checked November 6, 2026. A race shows a winner once news decision desks have called it. Results become official when the state certifies them. Where this comes from
Texas's senators
- John Cornyn, RepublicanSeat on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Talarico, Democrat, won and takes office January 3, 2027.
- Ted Cruz, Republican
Senators are elected by the whole state, so district lines don't change who they are. Senators serving as of November 6, 2026. Senators elected in November 2026 take office January 3, 2027. Where this comes from
Where it sits in Texas
- Very compact (0 to 19)
- Compact (20 to 39)
- Middle (40 to 59)
- Irregular (60 to 79)
- Very irregular (80 to 100)
The area outlined with dashes on the map, enlarged so its smaller districts can be seen.
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