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Texas lawmakers pass Trump-backed election map, sending it to governor

The plan now heads to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature, after a weekslong standoff with Democrats that erupted into a national fight over redistricting.

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Texas Senate passes new Republican-drawn congressional map

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Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections

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With Texas redistricting, ‘consent of the governed’ sours to contempt for voters

“The underlying goal of this plan is straightforward: Improve Republican political performance,” Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, said Wednesday from the floor of the Texas House.

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Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

Richmond News · 22h

AP analysis shows Texas and California redistricting efforts could mess with rare partisan balance

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Opinion - Once again, Democrats have proven how useless they are

“Texas House Democrats broke quorum and successfully mobilized the nation against Trump’s assault on minority voting rights,” proclaimed Texas House Democrat Gene Wu.

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Redistricting tug-of-war bounces back to Texas after California lawmakers counterpunch

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California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional map

Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governor

The Texas Senate has given final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.

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Texas Republicans approve new congressional maps as partisan redistricting race escalates

The Texas Senate on Saturday approved new congressional maps drawn to help Republicans win as many as five more House seats in next year’s midterm elections.

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Texas Republicans have one last hurdle in redistricting war ahead of midterm elections

The Texas Senate expected to vote Friday to send the GOP majority's gerrymander to the governor's desk for approval.

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Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk

Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.

Texas Legislature Gives Final Approval to Redistricting Map

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.

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Newsom signs ‘Election Rigging Response Act’ in retaliation to Texas moves

California passes bills to let voters redraw U.S. House maps in 2026, countering Texas’ planned redistricting to boost GOP seats. (Scripps News)

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Democrat Lloyd Doggett won’t seek re-election if courts don’t overturn Texas redistricting

Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett will no longer run for reelection to his seat if Republicans' redrawn House map isn't shot down in court.

Explainer: What to know about the legal battles over redistricting in Texas and California

Texas lawmakers approved a new congressional map this week at the behest of President Donald Trump, seeking to preserve his Republican Party's slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the November 2026 midterm elections.