AUSTIN - The fight over congressional redistricting is heating up in the Texas Senate, where lawmakers are expected to vote on a new GOP map, the final step before it reaches Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.

Texas redistricting: Congressional map reaches Senate

What we know:

The debate at the Capitol stretched through Friday as senators clashed over how the proposal would affect Houston-area communities.

Democrats argue the plan undermines minority representation, while Republicans say it’s about political performance.

On Wednesday , the Texas House approved the map 88–52 after Democrats stalled votes by breaking quorum and leaving the state in protest.

Republicans say the plan could add five GOP U.S. House seats statewide. Locally, it would affect districts in the Houston area, including

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