Summary
Texas House passed a new map for congressional districts that is expected to increase Republican seats by five in the U.S. House of Representatives. This decision follows an effort by Texas Democrats to oppose the redistricting, but they plan to challenge the decision in court.
Key Facts
- The Texas House approved a new congressional district map that could favor Republicans.
- This change may give Republicans an additional five seats in the U.S. House.
- President Trump praised the new map on social media, calling it a significant win for Texas.
- Texas House Democrats opposed the redistricting by leaving the state but returned for a special session.
- The Democrats plan to legally challenge the new district map.
- Currently, the Texas congressional delegation has 12 Democrats and 25 Republicans, with one vacant seat.
- The new map may result in 30 Republicans and eight Democrats in the Texas delegation.
- Texas Senate, controlled by Republicans, will review the map next.
