Overview

• Trump’s political team has encouraged Texas Republicans to examine redrawing congressional boundaries to help flip or protect seats in the 2026 midterms.
• Some GOP members warn that shifting reliably Republican voters into competitive districts could weaken incumbent Republicans.
• The proposal would require Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session for a mid-decade map change that is uncommon and contested.
• Democratic strategists argue the plan risks violating the Voting Rights Act by targeting Hispanic-majority districts held by Democrats.
• Legal experts predict that lawsuits could delay any new map and potentially push its implementation beyond the 2026 elections.