Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic voters
August 1, 2025
Democrats are arguing that a Republican plan for redrawing districts in Texas to create more winnable U.S. House seats for the GOP is an attack on Black and Hispanic voters. They also said Friday that the plan violates the landmark federal Voting Rights Act and is a power grab by President Donald Trump. The plan’s Republican author acknowledged during a state House committee hearing that his proposed map is designed to help the GOP pick up five seats in Texas, and that’s what Trump is seeking. Democrats have few options for thwarting the Republican plan during a 30-day special session. Calls for offsetting efforts in Democratic states intensified among Democrats outside Texas.
