Overview

• Texas Republicans introduced a mid-decade redistricting proposal in July after regaining full congressional control in 2024.
• Fifty-six Democratic lawmakers left Texas on August 3 to break the quorum needed for a vote on the proposed new map.
• Governor Greg Abbott has issued arrest warrants to compel absent legislators to return and face possible prosecution.
• The legislative stalemate means congressional district boundaries remain unchanged until a quorum is restored.
• In retaliation, California Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to pursue a partisan redraw of the state’s congressional map.