Greg Abbott

Abbott Signs New Texas Congressional Map Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has signed into law a newly redrawn congressional map for Texas, concluding a rare mid-decade redistricting process.

Abbott celebrated the move in a social media video, declaring that Texas is “now more red in the United States Congress.”

The map, pushed forward by Republican state lawmakers, is expected to bolster Republican control of congressional seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

This redistricting effort began earlier in the summer after President Donald Trump (R) encouraged state Republicans to redraw the lines in key battleground states, including Texas, to reinforce the party’s slim majority in the U.S. House.

Abbott claimed the new map offers “fairer representation in the United States Congress for Texans,” but critics, including civil rights groups and Democratic leaders, disagree.

Lawsuits have already been filed by organizations representing Black and Latino voters, alleging that the new map dilutes minority voting power and violates the Voting Rights Act. These cases will be considered by a three-judge federal panel that is already reviewing ongoing legal challenges to the state’s 2021 redistricting maps.

Texas Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder criticized Abbott’s actions, stating that the governor had “surrendered to Washington, D.C.,” and prioritized partisan politics over fair representation.

A hearing on the lawsuits is scheduled for early October, with the outcome likely to impact whether the new maps will be used in the 2026 election cycle.

Raeylee Barefield

Raeylee Barefield is a student at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a degree in Government. She enjoys reading, writing, and cooking in her spare time.

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