BALTIMORE — A Maryland lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would require the state to redraw its congressional maps if another state adopts new ones mid-decade, specifically targeting recent redistricting efforts in Texas.

Maryland Democratic Delegate David Moon of Montgomery County said he's preparing the bill as a direct response to redistricting actions happening in other states.

"The other states are now unfortunately forced to respond to what's going on, not just in Texas, but the president's asking numerous state leaders to engage in this unfortunate downward spiral," Moon said.

Redistricting typically occurs following the U.S. Census every 10 years, with members of both major parties engaging in intense negotiations over district boundaries that can significantly impact

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