Abbott scores big win in redistricting battle as Texas Democrats' blockade collapses

The Texas State House on Wednesday passed a new congressional map, blasting through a Democratic roadblock in a bid to bolster the GOP’s chances of holding onto the U.S. House next year.The map passed through the Republican-controlled House on a 88 to 52 vote, setting up a new look for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections with the addition of five Republican-leaning congressional districts in the Lone Star State.Still, the map must make its way through the Texas State Senate before it lands on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. TEXAS DEMS END WEEKSLONG QUORUM STANDOFF IN REDISTRICTING FIGHTAbbott pushed