WASHINGTON — Republicans could secure five more House seats in Texas after the state unveiled its proposed map for the 2026 midterm elections, following through with demands from President Donald Trump to find some cushion room protecting the party’s slim majority.

The Texas state legislature revealed the new boundaries on Wednesday, altering the map to create new districts in areas that Trump carried by more than 10 points in the 2024 election. Most of the new districts also reside in heavily Hispanic areas, a crucial demographic shift that helped secure Trump’s victory in November — a risky gamble if Hispanic voters lean back toward Democratic candidates next year.

The maps come as state lawmakers meet for an emergency session, which is scheduled to end on Aug. 19. However, Democra

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