By: Apple News

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives approved a new congressional redistricting plan backed by former President Donald Trump, aiming to expand Republican dominance in the state. Passed along party lines with a vote of

88–52, the map could potentially give the GOP up to five additional U.S. House seats in the upcoming 2026 midterms. Republican leaders, including Rep. Todd Hunter, acknowledged that the redistricting was crafted to enhance Republican electoral performance. Critics have labeled the move a blatant attempt at partisan gerrymandering, designed to solidify long-term GOP control in a state already leaning red.

The vote came after a dramatic standoff that saw Democratic lawmakers walk out and leave the state, delaying the process for ne

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