Texas Republicans have passed a new congressional map in the state House, crafted to give President Donald Trump a partisan advantage by flipping Democratic seats. The plan now heads to the state senate before reaching Gov. Greg Abbott. With Democrats in states like California, New York and Illinois pushing their own maps, the national battle over redistricting is intensifying ahead of 2026.

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