Democrats from Austin to Washington were defiant, calling the maps racist and illegal, accusing Republicans of political gerrymandering to step on the will

US President Donald Trump praised a newly passed Texas electoral map Saturday as a "tremendous opportunity" to help his Republican Party retain control of Congress in next year's midterm elections.Trump,

Texas Republicans took a victory lap after an early morning vote Saturday that sought to give their party an edge during the 2026 midterms. Democrats in Texas plan to challenge the legality of the new congressional map,