Lawmakers are beginning to frame their ability to prevent new maps from passing during one special legislative session as a victory. But Republicans are poised to call another.

Since Democratic lawmakers left Texas to delay Republicans’ new map, state leaders have challenged the limits of traditional democratic norms to break the impasse.

The bill, requested by Trump, is designed to boost GOP control in 2026 but faces stalled action in the House due to a quorum break.

Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts as Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Republicans to stand down.

The Texas Senate voted 19-2 along party lines on Tuesday to approve a congressional redistricting map that is identical to a version in the Texas House.