Abbott clears final redistricting hurdle as Texas Senate passes new Trump-approved map

The Texas Senate on Thursday passed a new congressional map in a Trump-backed bid to bolster the Republican Party's chances of maintaining their majority in the U.S. House next year. The new Texas map secures an additional five Republican-leaning congressional districts in the Lone Star State, shifting the balance of power ahead of competitive midterm elections expected in 2026. Republicans pulled off the political victory despite weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, which included fleeing the state to avoid a redistricting vote. The Republican-controlled state Senate passed the redistricting m