Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a new congressional map designed to bolster Republican gains in the 2026 midterm elections. While supporters herald the move as fair representation, Democrats have mounted legal challenges, claiming the map dilutes minority voting power.

Texas House and Senate committees on Monday advanced a congressional map that would create five new Republican districts for the 2026 election. The proposal mirrors an earlier version that collapsed when dozens of House Democrats left the state to block a vote, setting the stage for another partisan showdown in Austin.