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The map’s passage was a major victory in President Trump’s push to get Republican state leaders to help his party keep control of the U.S. House.
According to a copy of the letter posted on X by state Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, the total fine is $9,345.25. A spokesman for the House Democratic Caucus confirmed that all of the Democrats who remained absent received the letter.
Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett will no longer run for reelection to his seat if Republicans' redrawn House map isn't shot down in court.
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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 Texas Senate has approved a Trump backed redistricting bill that could gain the GOP five House seats in 2026.