Texas Democrats May Flee State to Block Redistricting

A plan by Texas Republicans in the state legislature to draw new boundaries for the state’s U.S. congressional districts has Democrats considering leaving the state in an attempt to block the process.

Texas House Republican leaders have released their initial outline for redistricting, which could result in as many as five additional congressional districts in the state that would lean toward the GOP.

Republicans now hold 25 of the 38 congressional seats in Texas. The potential of adding 5 more through redistricting has Texas Democrats in an uproar.

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