Lawmakers’ return comes as new congressional map, which could create five new Republican seats, awaits vote

A months-long political stalemate in Texas is set to end, as House Democrats have announced their intention to return to Austin, effectively ceding their protest against a new congressional redistricting map. The move marks a significant development in the high-stakes battle that has gripped the state legislature and drawn national attention.

The standoff began when a group of Democratic lawmakers fled the state to deny the Texas House the quorum necessary to conduct business. By traveling to states like New York and Illinois, they successfully blocked a special session on redistricting, a process that Republicans are using to redraw congressional boundaries.

The proposed map, whi

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