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Ah, Texas. About That Redistricting. [1]
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Date: 2025-07-22
Houston Public Media
WASHINGTON — Before he called lawmakers back to Austin to redraw Texas' congressional maps, Gov. Greg Abbott was initially resistant to the plan pushed by President Donald Trump's political team to pick up new GOP seats through a rare mid-decade redistricting, according to two people who have spoken to Abbott and the White House about the behind-the-scenes discussions.
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Then, Trump placed a call to Abbott during which they discussed redistricting. The governor subsequently agreed to put it on his agenda for the special session, according to two people who spoke with White House officials about the call, one of whom also discussed the matter with Abbott’s office.
Trump's involvement underscores the immense power he holds over Texas Republicans and shows how far the president will go to protect his Washington trifecta that has handed him sweeping legislative wins, even if that means irritating those who are voting to approve his agenda in Congress.
If Republicans lose control of the House in next year's midterms, Trump's agenda would be stalled and his remaining two lame-duck years in the White House would likely be replete with Democratic-led investigations.
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x Democracy is circling the drain in Texas — Pearlmania500 (@pearlmania500.bsky.social) 2025-07-20T04:36:02.086Z
Fighting It
x Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort. — Texas Tribune (@texastribune.org) 2025-07-22T01:42:26.379Z
x The Texas Legislature will not vote on measures to address the state’s deadly flooding until after redistricting map vote. Statement from the Texas League: “Attempting to push through redistricting while people are still recovering…adds insult to injury.” @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvtexas.bsky.social — League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Area (@lwvwillliamsburg.bsky.social) 2025-07-22T09:42:55.887Z
x Be ready to show up at the rigging, I mean redistricting, hearings near you. — RAD - Richardson Area Democrats (@richardsonareadems.bsky.social) 2025-07-20T23:34:11.359Z
x Beto O’Rourke said the GOP redistricting push in Texas could put more seats in play for Dems in the midterm elections. He's also pushing for his party to go on offense and launch gerrymandering campaigns of their own in blue states. — Politico (@politico.com) 2025-07-20T17:22:48.299Z
x If you haven't had a chance to watch Eric Holder and me discuss the Department of Justice, state of democracy and redistricting, I highly recommend it. Here you go. youtu.be/fperYGrBBA4 — Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) 2025-07-19T17:20:34.487Z
All Dems
x If Texas re-draws maps in Texas to gerrymander more seats for Republicans, Democrats must go full-tilt to do the same in blue states. Not a 1 for 1 redistricting, a blowout redistricting to maximize Democratic seats. It's time Dems meet fire with fire. www.cnn.com/2025/07/20/p... — Michael J. Stern (@michaeljstern.bsky.social) 2025-07-21T01:17:50.894Z
x Governor Phil Murphy just stated he is considering redistricting NEW JERSEY to counteract Texas! Let’s not wait and see what Texas does - just do it! Let’s go @govjoshshapiro.bsky.social — 𝙹𝚊𝚢 𝙵 𝙰𝚛𝚗𝚘𝚕𝚍 (@jayfarrellarnold.bsky.social) 2025-07-22T04:09:16.277Z
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