(CBS News Texas) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott quietly signed a bill into law Friday morning that redraws congressional maps in the state, that could result in up to five seats currently held by Democrats to flip Republican.

In a post on X, Abbott said he signed what he called the “One Big Beautiful Map” into law.

“Texas is now more red in the United States Congress," Abbott said.

Texas Democrats have said that once Abbott signs the bill into law, they would file a lawsuit against the state .

Texas redistricting map approved amid political tensions

Texas lawmakers approved the map Saturday, creating five new districts favoring Republicans. The move came after President Donald Trump requested it .

Republicans have a narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, and th

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