Republicans currently have 24 congressional seats out of Texas, compared to the Democrats’ 13, but with the new map, GOPers are hoping to squeeze out as many as five additional seats.
US Supreme Court lets Texas keep key GOP-boosting congressional map
Politics
April 27, 2026
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