Texas / TX-06
Texas District 6
Score
Irregularity score 55 Middle of the packLess compact than 58% of other congressional districts.
182nd least compact of 429 nationally, 24th 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
- 0.27at least as compact as 58% of districts on this measure
Area compared with perimeter. Low for jagged or snaking edges.
- Reock
- 0.44at least as compact as 36% of districts on this measure
Area compared with the smallest circle around the district, counting only land. Low for stretched shapes.
- Convex hull
- 0.76at least as compact as 42% 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.
- Irving city195,216 of its 256,684 residents
- Arlington city132,612 of its 394,266 residents
- Mansfield city57,179 of its 72,602 residents
- Waxahachie cityall 41,140 residents
- Midlothian cityall 35,125 residents
- Corsicana cityall 25,109 residents
- Ennis cityall 20,159 residents
- Grand Prairie city17,923 of its 196,100 residents
- Burleson city16,832 of its 47,641 residents
- Red Oak cityall 14,222 residents
And 45 smaller places. 16% of this district's people live outside any city, town or named community. How places are counted
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
Jake Ellzey, 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)