US EditionInteractive: How Proposed Redistricting Could Change Texas
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AUG 6 – Texas Republicans seek mid-decade redistricting to fix unconstitutional racial gerrymanders and gain five congressional seats amid Democrats fleeing to block a quorum, lawmakers say.
- On August 6, 2025, Texas Republicans proposed a new congressional map aiming to increase their House seats from 25 to potentially 30 before the 2026 midterms.
- Over the weekend, Texas Democrats left the state to prevent Republicans from meeting the required attendance to hold a vote on the redistricting plan, leading Governor Greg Abbott to issue an order for their arrest on Monday.
- The Democrats’ absence blocks legislation including flood relief after recent central Texas floods, while Republicans insist they will pass the map when quorum returns.
- Governor Dan Patrick stated, “We are a red state, we deserve more representation,” and said the redistricting could win five more seats for Republicans.
- The battle suggests persistent partisan tensions in Texas and potential delays in legislative action until lawmakers return or special session ends in late August.
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