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A Texas Senate panel again cleared a congressional map that aims to create five new Republican districts ahead of the 2026 election, despite hearing overwhelming pushback during a Sunday hearing.

The chamber’s redistricting committee voted 6-3 to advance Senate Bill 4 after more than 40 people told lawmakers that the process was being rushed and that it would dilute people of color’s voting power. One person registered in favor of the bill.

The Texas GOP introduced the rare mid-decade redistricting effort following a push from President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 elections. The legislation now goes to the Senate floor for a full vote.

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