Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature.

This Senate Resolution (SR 5) establishes procedural rules for the Texas Senate's redistricting process during the 89th Legislature. It creates a Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting (appointed by the Senate President) to handle redistricting bills, requiring regional public hearings with options for video testimony. The resolution mandates specific advance notice periods for hearings (72 hours for regular sessions, 48 hours for other sessions) and sets guidelines for public participation, including videoconferencing requirements and witness affirmation forms. It does not change redistricting outcomes but governs how the Senate will consider redistricting proposals.