Overview

• Senators passed the map 18–11 along party lines after Republicans blocked Sen. Carol Alvarado’s planned filibuster by citing a rules violation tied to a fundraising email.
• Gov. Greg Abbott said the bill will be swiftly signed, as Republicans project the new lines could yield as many as five additional GOP-leaning seats in 2026.
• Democrats and civil-rights groups plan Voting Rights Act lawsuits alleging the map dilutes minority voting power, while Republicans say they focused on legal, partisan performance.
• The overhaul reshapes districts in Austin, Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth and adjusts two South Texas seats, contributing to a national mid-decade remap push.
• California lawmakers approved a November 4 ballot measure to let voters decide on a Democratic map meant to offset Texas, and Rep. Lloyd Doggett said he will not run if the new Texas lines take effect.