Word that briefs in the Texas redistricting appeal were sent on Wednesday to the Justices for consideration at their January 4 conference.
If the Justices make a decision about whether to take the case or summarily affirm or dismiss, an order could come down either that afternoon or the following Monday, January 7, ahead of that day’s oral arguments.
It is not uncommon for cases to be re-listed several times, however, before the court makes a decision about whether it wants to grant full review.