Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Senate Approves Maps Amidst House Standoff
Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Senate Approves Maps Amidst House Standoff The Texas political landscape remains gripped by a heated redistricting battle, with the State Senate approving contentious new congressional boundaries yesterday, August 12, even as House Democrats continue their dramatic out-of-state protest, effectively paralyzing the lower chamber. This mid-decade redistricting effort, strongly pushed by former President Donald Trump’s team, aims to solidify Republican control in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 election. The Senate’s 19-2 vote…