Overview

• The Republican-controlled House passed the plan 88-52 along party lines, sending it to the GOP-led Senate for an expected vote as soon as Thursday and then to Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it.
• Republican sponsor Todd Hunter said the goal is to improve GOP performance, as the map targets multiple Democratic-held districts; Democrats and civil rights groups argue it unlawfully dilutes minority voting power.
• Challengers asked a three-judge federal panel to fold the new plan into an ongoing Voting Rights Act case and requested a hearing next month on blocking the map from taking effect.
• House Democrats tried to derail the vote with a two-week quorum break; upon their return, members were monitored by state police, and Rep. Nicole Collier refused to sign an escort form and slept on the House floor.
• California Democrats are fast-tracking a fall ballot measure to permit a temporary legislature-drawn map that analysts say could add up to five Democratic seats, as officials in Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and Florida weigh mid-cycle redraws.