Texas to Redraw Congressional Maps in Special Session Amid Political Pressure
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a special legislative session starting July 21 to redraw congressional maps, aiming to strengthen Republican control ahead of the 2026 midterms amid ongoing legal disputes and concerns over gerrymandering, with additional focus on disaster response measures following recent deadly floods.
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- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage CNN
- Texas to consider redistricting congressional map in special session The Washington Post
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