Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.

Debate in the GOP-controlled Senate stretched into Friday afternoon, as Democrats attempted to delay the bill’s passage. Still, the proceedings remained far more subdued than the fiery showdown in the House that sparked a broader, state-by-state redistricting battle, with governors from both parties pledging to redraw their congressional maps.