The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is intensifying its campaign against potential mid-decade redistricting in Texas. A new organizing initiative will launch on Monday, deploying 30,000 volunteers to reach out to Republican voters in districts controlled by the GOP. This effort aims to address the push by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and state legislators, which has received support from former President Donald Trump, to consider redrawing Texas' congressional map. The DNC claims this move is an attempt to "rig the Texas maps at the behest of Donald Trump."

The DNC's strategy includes making phone calls to "persuadable Republican Texas voters," contacting state representatives, and organizing both in-person and virtual events. This initiative coincides with a special legislative session called by Abbott, which includes redistricting on its agenda. The session was prompted by concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding four majority-minority districts represented by Democrats, which the DOJ argues are "unconstitutional racial gerrymanders."

In addition to redistricting, Texas lawmakers will address flood relief following recent flash flooding that resulted in over 130 fatalities, as well as issues related to taxes and standardized testing. The special session can last a maximum of 30 days.

Trump recently expressed his desire for the Republican Party to gain five seats if Texas proceeds with redistricting, suggesting that other Republican-led states might follow suit. Democrats argue that these redistricting efforts are designed to provide Republicans with an advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The DNC has already begun recruiting Texans to participate in field hearings and share their experiences regarding the potential impact of redistricting. DNC Chair Ken Martin visited Texas last week to collaborate with state leaders. He stated, "The DNC is all hands on deck to hold Donald Trump and Greg Abbott accountable for their scheme to use the tragic Texas floods as cover to redraw the Texas maps in a last-ditch effort to save the Republican majority."

Texas state Rep. Gene Wu, leader of the Texas Democratic House Caucus, expressed gratitude for the DNC's initiative, stating, "Their new initiative to contact persuadable Republican voters across the state and deploy organizers directly against Republican state reps is exactly the type of partnership Texas Democrats need."

This organizing effort precedes the third in a series of field hearings on redistricting across Texas. Some Democratic governors, including California's Gavin Newsom, have indicated they are considering options for redrawing their own congressional districts, although many face logistical and legal challenges to do so mid-cycle.

In response to the Democratic claims regarding redistricting, Andrew Mahaleris, a spokesperson for Abbott, emphasized the governor's focus on delivering results on pressing issues for Texans, such as flood relief and property tax cuts. He stated, "While partisan activists focus solely on political issues, Governor Abbott is dedicated to delivering results on issues important to Texans."

The Texas Republican Party has endorsed the inclusion of redistricting in the special session, calling it "an essential step to preserving GOP control in Congress and advancing President Trump's America First agenda."