Texas / TX-02
Texas District 2
Score
Irregularity score 77 IrregularLess compact than 82% of other congressional districts.
80th least compact of 429 nationally, 16th 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
- 0.17at least as compact as 27% of districts on this measure
Area compared with perimeter. Low for jagged or snaking edges.
- Reock
- 0.42at least as compact as 31% of districts on this measure
Area compared with the smallest circle around the district, counting only land. Low for stretched shapes.
- Convex hull
- 0.63at least as compact as 12% 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.
- The Woodlands community114,055 of its 114,436 residents
- Houston city98,200 of its 2,304,580 residents
- Atascocita community68,828 of its 88,174 residents
- Spring community44,082 of its 62,559 residents
- Humble city11,837 of its 16,795 residents
- Conroe city6,016 of its 89,956 residents
- Shenandoah cityall 3,499 residents
- Oak Ridge North cityall 3,057 residents
- Porter Heights communityall 1,903 residents
- Roman Forest cityall 1,781 residents
And 5 smaller places. 53% of this district's people live outside any city, town or named community. How places are counted
ZIP codes
35 ZIP codes have residents in this district. 27 of them are split with other districts. A percentage is the share of that ZIP code's 2020 residents who live here.
- 77040 (42%)
- 77044 (24%)
- 77064 (85%)
- 77065 (1%)
- 77066 (11%)
- 77068 (93%)
- 77069 (99%)
- 77070 (65%)
- 77086 (10%)
- 77302 (50%)
- 77306 (16%)
- 77327 (1%)
- 77328 (20%)
- 77336 (84%)
- 77338 (22%)
- 77339 (99%)
- 77345
- 77346 (97%)
- 77354 (26%)
- 77357 (99%)
- 77365
- 77372 (83%)
- 77373 (71%)
- 77375 (10%)
- 77379 (9%)
- 77380
- 77381
- 77382
- 77384
- 77385
- 77386
- 77388 (92%)
- 77389 (53%)
- 77396 (5%)
- 77532 (1%)
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
Steve Toth, 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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