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After a two-week quorum break by Democrats, the Texas House on Wednesday forced through a redistricting plan on a party-line vote.

The controversial new plan will impact every voter in the state next year. The Texas House approved new maps for Congress that are likely to give Republicans five more seats in the House after the 2026 midterms.

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The Texas House moved forward with new congressional maps after President Donald Trump requested some padding in the next midterm elections. Wednesday's vote came after a two-week quorum break by Democrats successfully derailed the first attempt.

Feelings were still raw Wednesday night.

“It would be a great process to include the public in a

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