Texas House Advances Controversial GOP Congressional Map Amid Fierce Opposition
Texas House Advances Controversial GOP Congressional Map Amid Fierce Opposition The Republican-controlled Texas House is moving swiftly today, August 20, 2025, to advance a contentious new congressional map designed to secure up to five additional U.S. House seats for the GOP. This unusual mid-decade redistricting effort comes under direct pressure from President Donald Trump, aiming to bolster the Republican Party’s slim majority in Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats have vehemently opposed the plan, characterizing it as an…