Texas Republicans pass redistricting map creating 5 new GOP-leaning congressional seats despite Democratic objections about minority voting power dilution.

The Texas House of Representatives approved a new state congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, capping a weeks-long political standoff and boosting Republicans’ chances of keeping control of the US House in the 2026 midterm elections.

The conservative firebrand and former top aide to Sen. Ted Cruz has been a thorn in the side of Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump had called for a primary challenge against Roy.

President Donald Trump and his administration push forward on agenda as California Democrats prepare to pass redistricting plan after Texas House approves new maps. Follow for live news updates.

The gambit has triggered a national redistricting war, as governors from both major parties threaten to initiate similar efforts in other states.

Midland, announced his reelection bid for District 31, which includes parts of the Permian Basin and the Panhandle.

Texas Democrats are condemning what they call President Trump’s “power grab” to give Republicans more seats in Congress. Meanwhile, California Democrats are vowing to wipe out GOP gains in Texas with their own new congressional map.

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The announcement from Rep. Lloyd Doggett means Texas Democrats appear to have avoided a potentially messy congressional primary.