Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Texas Redistricting Map Favoring Republicans

Contact Your Elected Officials

The GOP currently controls 25 of 38 congressional districts in the state.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law on Aug. 29 aimed at flipping five U.S. House seats in the state in Republicansโ€™ favor amid a redistricting battle that includes California.

โ€œToday, I signed the One Big Beautiful Map into law,โ€ Abbott wrote on X. โ€œThis map ensures fairer representation in Congress. Texas will be more RED in Congress.โ€

The move comes days after the stateโ€™s Legislature approved maps to favor Republicans and comes amid intense national debate on partisan districting. California has moved to redraw its own maps in a bid to offset any gains to Republicans that might result from Texasโ€™s changes.

Trump celebrated the passage, calling it โ€œA HUGE VICTORY for our America First Agendaโ€ in a post on Truth Social.

The GOP would control 30 of Texasโ€™s 38 federal congressional districts if it were to win those five seats.

The new map includes combining districts that include Austin, the state capital, into one district. This led to the retirement of Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas).

โ€œIf this racially gerrymandered Trump map is rejected, as it should be, I will continue seeking reelection in Congressional District 37 to represent my neighbors in the only town I have ever called home,โ€ he said in a statement to multiple media outlets. โ€œIf the courts give Trump a victory in his scheme to maintain control of a compliant House, I will not seek reelection in the reconfigured CD37.โ€

The state House passed the map on Aug. 20.

โ€œI congratulate Speaker [Dustin] Burrows and the Republican members of the Texas House of Representatives for passing congressional districts that better reflect the actual votes of Texans,โ€ Abbott said in an Aug. 20 statement. “While Democrats shirked their duty, in futility, and ran away to other states, Republicans stayed the course, stayed at work and stayed true to Texas. I will sign this bill once it passes the Senate and gets to my desk.โ€

The bill was introduced by state Rep. Todd Hunter, a Republican.

โ€œThe underlying goal of this plan is straightforward: improve Republican political performance,โ€ Hunter said on the floor of the lower chamber.

By Jackson Richman

Read Full Article on TheEpochTimes.com

The Epoch Times
The Epoch Timeshttps://www.theepochtimes.com/
Tired of biased news? The Epoch Times is truthful, factual news that other media outlets don't report. No spin. No agenda. Just honest journalism like it used to be.

Cherished Unalienable Rights

In the USA, the โ€œrightsโ€ of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are written endowments, supposedly, held sacred, and secured and protected by govt.

ANOTHER Private Bill Gates-Trump Meeting in the White House โ€” Why?

The notion that Bill Gates concerns himself with โ€œprotecting Americansโ€™ healthโ€ is so delusional that anyone buying that is too far gone to be saved.

Hereโ€™s What the USโ€™ Security Guarantees For Ukraine Might Look Like

Western security guarantees for Ukraine are one of the main issues delaying a political resolution to the conflict. Russia launched its SMO primarily in response to NATO-emanating threats from Ukraine.

The Cost of Anger

I will not write much here. There are no words I can say. I only wish to remember those forgotten casualties, the unseen cost of the current antagonism in America.

Another Mass Trans Shooter Not to be Discussed

Robin (Robert) Westman was identified by police as the suspect behind a shooting at a Catholic school that left two children dead and 17 others injured.

Fox and YouTube TV Reach Carriage Deal, Preventing Disruption for Subscribers

Fox Corp and YouTube reached a deal to renew their carriage agreement, ensuring Fox channels remain available on YouTube TV.

At Wisconsin Steel Plant, Vance Touts Tax Cuts and Spending Bill

VP Vance told workers at the Mid-City Steel in La Crosse, WI, that tax cuts and federal spending outlined in a new law will benefit working-class Americans.

Child Who Shielded Friends During Minneapolis School Shooting Praised by Officials

Officials praised children at Annunciation Catholic School in MN who put themselves in harmโ€™s way to protect their friends during a mass shooting.

Top CDC Officials Resign After Directorโ€™s Ouster

Several top officials at the CDC stepped down following the ouster of Susan Monarez as the public health agencyโ€™s director.

Trump Admin Moves to Cut $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid Funding

President Donald Trump on Aug. 28 moved to cancel $4.9 billion in appropriated funds for foreign aid spending.

Trump Admin Removes Secret Service Protection for Former VP Harris, Official Says

VP Harris' Secret Service protection was revoked. Former vice presidents generally get federal protection for six months after they leave office.

Health Official Tapped to Be Acting Director of CDC

Trump has chosen HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill as the CDCโ€™s acting director, an administration official told The Epoch Times on Aug. 29.

US Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Imports Has Ended

On Aug. 29, the United States ended a trade policy that facilitated the shipment of low-value goods into the country for years.
spot_img

Related Articles