Texas Republicans' new redistricting plan aims to reshape midterm landscape

Texas is considering a new congressional map proposed by Republicans, which aims to favor GOP gains in the 2026 midterm elections by redrawing districts to include more white and Latino voters and reduce Black voters' representation. Democratic lawmakers are threatening to block the process through walkouts and legal challenges, arguing the map is racially discriminatory and gerrymandered to suppress minority votes. The outcome of these efforts could significantly impact Texas's political landscape and the balance of power in Congress.