The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52. The Republican-led House was looking to create five additional GOP House seats ahead of next year's midterm election. Redistricting is usually only done after the U.S. census every 10 years. Republicans say the new districts were drawn to maximize partisan advantage. Democrats opposed the new maps, saying they're based on racial discrimination.

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