Texas state Rep. Gene Wu joined a private strategy call on Thursday with Democratic leaders from other GOP-led states that might also redraw their maps.

The national party is seeking to frame the quorum break as galvanizing event for Democrats. Texas Republicans are likely to pass the redistricted maps.

In a statement released Thursday afternoon, Doggett said he would, "prefer to devote the coming months to fighting Trump tyranny and serving Austin rather than waging a struggle with fellow Democrats.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — California has landed its counterpunch. The national tug-of-war over redistricting and voters in the 2026 midterm elections shifts once again back to Texas, where it all started.

Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett, the longest serving member of Texas' congressional delegation, announced Thursday that he will retire instead of running for re-election if new congressional district boundaries aren't rejected in court,

Republican lawmakers are poised to push the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.

Republican State Senator Pete Flores looks over redistricting maps as the Republicans attempt to pass a bill that would redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin,

California passes bills to let voters redraw U.S. House maps in 2026, countering Texas’ planned redistricting to boost GOP seats. (Scripps News)