Texas GOP lawmakers unveiled the first draft of a new congressional map last week. Republicans hold 25 of 38 seats, and the new map could bring their total districts won in 2026 to 30 if passed.

Apportionment has long been the subject of intense political maneuvering in Texas. Texas House members look at the voting ...

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster, delay hearings and even break quorum.

News / As parties battle for control, they turn to a controversial strategy: Redrawing electoral maps By Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted - July 23, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster and even break quorum.

At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents warn it could backfire.