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Texas Senate passes GOP-friendly House map
The Texas Senate approved a map adding five Republican seats and reducing Democrat representation despite Democrats fleeing to block the vote in an ongoing redistricting conflict.
- On Tuesday, Texas State Senate voted 19-2 to approve a congressional map despite nine Democrats walking out, maintaining quorum.
- Amid pressure to secure more GOP seats, Texas Republicans acted on President Donald Trump’s suggestion to redraw districts, while Texas House Democrats fled to New York and Illinois to block the vote.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a court ruling to freeze fundraising from a group linked to Beto O’Rourke, and civil arrest warrants were issued to compel absent Democrats.
- With a Senate-approved map, the measure now heads to the Texas House of Representatives, which has been unable to conduct business since Democrats walked out on Aug. 4, and Abbott warned of a Friday re-vote.
- Looking ahead, the map could take effect before the 2026 midterm elections and flip five seats currently held by Texas Democrats, with Republicans threatening to redraw up to 10 districts if House Democrats don’t return soon.
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