The Brief

The fight over congressional maps in Texas has spilled across the United States.

Advocacy groups hired banner planes to fly signs that read: "Mess with Texas" over several state houses in Democratic-led states.

The efforts are aimed at pushing those governors to counter Texas' plan with one of their own.

A Republican plan to add five congressional seats in Texas has moved outside the state's borders and even beyond the state's Democrats' exodus.

Banner Planes above state houses, California highway banners

Banner planes with the phrase "Mess with Texas" flew over several state capitols Monday afternoon, including Annapolis, Albany and Sacramento, a push from a "group of democracy advocates."

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND - AUGUST 04: A sign reading "Mess with Texas" is flown around t

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