Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a bill to redraw the state’s congressional maps at the behest of President Donald Trump in an effort to flip five U.S. House seats held by Democrats to Republicans.

The ratification came after the state’s legislature passed the measure last week amid a nationwide redistricting battle.

“Texas is now more red in the United States Congress,” Abbott said in a video post on social media, after signing the bill with a marker.

Redistricting Frenzy Likely Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Republicans have acknowledged they believe winning more congressional seats in Texas will help the party maintain its slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in next year’s midterm elections. More states controlled by Republicans are considering similar action.

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