The proposed congressional districts are fueling a redistricting battle at the Texas Capitol and could have national consequences. A bipartisan war is already brewing across the U.S.

Some Texas Republicans and Democrats were set to announce campaigns for 2026, but the fight over redistricting and two special legislative sessions put

Texas Democrats are set to return after breaking quorum to pause the vote for a new congressional map. Now, other states are preparing to work with or against Texas if the state's redistricting plans move forward.

Former President Barack Obama waded into the debate over redistricting in a zoom call with Texas House Democrats on Thursday, warning of a “systematic assault on democracy” spurred by Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps in Texas.

Texas Democrats in Chicago have declared victory after a two-week battle to prevent Republicans from redrawing districting maps, sparking national momentum for other states to do the same.

Trump's push for states to redraw political maps and create more GOP-friendly House seats in time for the 2026 election has raised the stakes.