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Texas Democrats Tie Redistricting Vote to Release of Epstein Records

Rep. Gene Wu’s amendment is expected to fail in the GOP-run House but is designed to pressure the Trump administration over transparency.

Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) speaks as Texas Democrats hold a press conference on Monday. Photo: Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images

Overview

  • House Democrats moved to condition adoption of the new Texas map on public release of unclassified federal records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The measure would delay the map until the U.S. attorney general makes DOJ, FBI and U.S. Attorneys’ materials available in a searchable, downloadable format.
  • Republicans are expected to pass the map, which forecasts a net gain of five U.S. House seats for the GOP ahead of 2026.
  • Democrats say the amendment is intended to force a choice on Republicans over loyalty to President Trump versus disclosure on Epstein.
  • A DOJ–FBI memo states investigators found no evidence of blackmail, a “client list,” or murder, and a separate lawsuit is seeking expedited release of Epstein-related documents.