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Texas Gov. Abbott says he’ll swiftly sign new maps on his desk that will boost GOP in 2026

The new map, expected to increase Republican seats from 25 to 30, faces strong Democratic opposition including walkouts and planned legal challenges.

  • The Texas Legislature has approved a new congressional map that could give Republicans up to five additional U.S. House seats.
  • Gov. Greg Abbott said he intends to sign House Bill 4 into law following its passage in the Senate.
  • Democrats argue the map weakens Black and Hispanic voting power and plan to sue.
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The Facts broke the news in on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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