Texas, California and Gavin Newsom
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Texas lawmakers meet again Friday, when the Republican majority in the Senate could give final approval to their map.
The vote targets congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterms in a state where shifts could change control of the House of Representatives.
California passes bills to let voters redraw U.S. House maps in 2026, countering Texas’ planned redistricting to boost GOP seats.
Texas Democrat state Rep. Nicole Collier had to abruptly leave a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other party members after she was told she was committing a felony.
Democratic state Representative Nicole Collier spent the night in the Texas Capitol building rather than agree to a police monitor amid a contentious partisan struggle over redistricting that is part of President Donald Trump's campaign to keep the national House of Representatives in Republican hands.