First domino in national redistricting fight likely to fall; Texas GOP poised to vote

First domino in national redistricting fight likely to fall; Texas GOP poised to vote

Texas' Republican-led legislature is expected to approve new congressional maps that add five new House seats that the GOP could win

Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier, left, waves past Texas state Sen. Carol Alvarado, right, to supporters outside of the House Chamber where she refuses to leave due to a required law enforcement escort, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)