Summary
Texas has approved new congressional district maps that Republicans hope will help them keep control of Congress in the upcoming elections. These new maps create five additional districts expected to favor Republicans, including areas with many Hispanic voters. Republicans are focusing on securing support from Hispanic voters, a group they made gains with in recent elections.
Key Facts
- Texas has new congressional district maps approved by Governor Greg Abbott.
- The maps create five new districts expected to be safe for Republicans.
- Four of these new districts have Hispanic-majority populations.
- Texas Republicans believe these maps will help them keep control of Congress.
- The redistricting is part of a broader effort by many states to redraw political boundaries.
- Last year's election saw increased Hispanic support for Republican candidates.
- Republican Senator John Cornyn highlighted GOP gains with Hispanic voters.
- Democrats are also redrawing district maps in states like California in response.
