Despite attempts by Texas’ Democratic lawmakers to stall the redistricting plan pushed by state Republicans, the Texan legislature passed a bill that could result in up to five seats changing from blue to red. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would sign it into law “swiftly.”

It all amounts to the opening salvo in what is likely to become a national showdown to grasp power through gerrymandering.

Republicans are plowing forward with plans for redistricting in several other states now that Texas is poised to approve its newly redrawn maps. The Lone Star State kicked off the redistricting arms race when Republicans in the state Legislature agreed to move forward with rewriting their congressional lines at the insistence of President Trump.

We will continue to respond, when necessary, across the country,” the New York Democrat said. “Let’s see what comes next.”

Still, Jeffries isn’t worried that Republican redistricting success would effectively hand the GOP control of the House in the 2026 midterms. Last time Trump was in office, Democrats flipped 41 seats, which would be more than enough to win the majority and make Jeffries speaker even if Republicans force through several more gerrymanders.

As he tries to counter Texas' efforts, the California governor said, "Democrats have voted for national independent redistricting. Republicans have not."

The Assembly passed the measure 57 to 20, and lawmakers on the floor erupted in applause even before they closed the vote.

While 48% said they'd vote in favor of redistricting if the election was held today, there was a "sizable population" who were undecided.