Democrats from Austin to Washington were defiant, calling the maps racist and illegal, accusing Republicans of political gerrymandering to step on the will

Texas Republicans took a victory lap after an early morning vote Saturday that sought to give their party an edge during the 2026 midterms. Democrats in Texas plan to challenge the legality of the new congressional map,

The Texas Senate has approved a Trump backed redistricting bill that could gain the GOP five House seats in 2026.

Texas Democrats are preparing their final show of resistance against a mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map.