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Texas Democrats Vow Not to ‘Make It Easy’ for Republicans’ Redistricting Efforts Before Midterms

Texas Senate approves creation of redistricting committee after marathon legislative session.
Texas Democrats Vow Not to ‘Make It Easy’ for Republicans’ Redistricting Efforts Before Midterms
A law enforcement officer stands near the entrance to the House of Representatives in the State Capitol in Austin, Texas, on July 21, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Darlene McCormick Sanchez
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Texas Senate Democrats stalled for hours and attempted to stop the formation of a congressional redistricting committee, which could result in additional Republican seats during the midterm elections, as lawmakers convened in Austin for a special session on July 21.

The Texas Senate eventually voted 19–11 in favor of creating the committee after a marathon session on the first day of the 30-day special session.

Darlene McCormick Sanchez
Darlene McCormick Sanchez
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Darlene McCormick Sanchez is an Epoch Times reporter who covers border security and immigration, election integrity, and Texas politics. Ms. McCormick Sanchez has 20 years of experience in media and has worked for outlets including Waco Tribune Herald, Tampa Tribune, and Waterbury Republican-American. She was a finalist for a Pulitzer prize for investigative reporting.