Texas Republicans consider redrawing congressional districts before midterms

Texas Republican congressional members met to discuss redrawing House district lines, potentially requiring a special legislative session. This move aims to reshape political boundaries before the 2026 midterms. The meeting, held Monday, followed reports of pressure from Donald Trump's team to redraw districts and preserve the GOP's House majority. The delegation, led by Rep. Pete Sessions, acknowledged uncertainty, including Governor Abbott's support. A special session called by the governor would be needed to redraw the districts. The delegation plans another meeting to share data, but declined to comment on specific concerns about the impact on individual members.