A controversial Republican redistricting bill is expected to face a delay in the Texas Senate when a state senator from Houston launches a filibuster ahead of its final vote.

Democratic state Sen. Carol Alvarado announced Friday her plans to filibuster the proposed congressional maps, which could create five GOP-leaning districts.

"Republicans think they can walk all over us," Alvarado said in a post on X. "Today I'm going to kick back. I've submitted my intention to filibuster the new congressional maps. Going to be a long night."

She posted a photo of sneakers on a map of Texas congressional districts.

The Senate has adjourned until 11:30 p.m. local time, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said. Senators began debating the measure at 10 a.m. and continued for several hours before the break.

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