Since Democratic lawmakers left Texas to delay Republicans’ new map, state leaders have challenged the limits of traditional democratic norms to break the impasse.

The Texas redistricting battle is intensifying as House Democrats flee the state to block a Republican-drawn map that could flip five congressional seats. The Texas House once again failed to reach quorum on Friday,

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Democrats jointly promoted California’s plan to redraw congressional lines and offset a redistricting scheme in Texas.

The announcement marks the latest sign that Trump's push to reconfigure districts ahead of the midterm is set to be a prolonged fight.

With President Donald Trump looking to preserve Republicans’ majority in the U.S. House, Texas Republicans are betting they played it too safe during their last redistricting effort in 2021.

Democrats who are eyeing Texas’ Senate seat next year have upped their ad spending and media appearances while embracing clashes with Republican leaders.