Texas Congressional Map

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From the 8/21/25 Texas Minute daily E-Newsletter.
Submitted by John Miterko

Texas House Passes ‘One Big, Beautiful Congressional Map’ Growing GOP Advantage

  • Despite the Democrats’ obstruction and two-week quorum-bust, the Texas House passed legislation yesterday afternoon designed to enhance Republican chances in congressional races. As Brandon Waltens reports, the measure now goes to the Senate, where it is expected to advance quickly to the governor for enactment.
  • The map, which reshapes districts in Dallas and Houston as well as Central and South Texas, is designed to reflect population growth while giving Republicans an even more substantial advantage. Each new district is required to be nearly equal in population, with the ideal congressional size sitting around 766,900 residents.
  • President Donald Trump, meanwhile, cheered the move on Truth Social, calling it “ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL CONGRESSIONAL MAP!”
  • The new congressional lines are expected to take effect for the 2026 elections.