{"id":44204,"date":"2025-07-30T16:09:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T20:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/?post_type=work&#038;p=44204"},"modified":"2025-07-30T16:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T20:09:19","slug":"texas-redistricting-stop-abbott-trumps-power-grab","status":"publish","type":"work","link":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/de\/work\/texas-redistricting-stop-abbott-trumps-power-grab\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Redistricting: Stop Abbott &#038; Trump\u2019s Power Grab"},"template":"","class_list":["post-44204","work","type-work","status-publish","hentry","work_type-campaign"],"acf":{"details":{"summary":"Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans, responding to pressure from former President Trump, have introduced new congressional maps aimed at increasing Republican power in the state.","featured_image":"","work_type":159,"related_issues":[2066],"location":90},"sidebar":{"helper_enable_sidebar":false,"helper_media_contact":{"heading":"Media Contact","manually_enter_person":false,"person":"","name":"","role":"","phone":"","email":""},"helper_links_downloads":{"heading":"Links & Downloads","links":null}},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<h3><b>Texas Republicans Unveil Mid-Decade Congressional Maps<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On July 30, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans, under pressure from former President Trump, introduced new congressional maps designed explicitly to expand Republican control before the 2026 midterm elections. This controversial \u201cmid-decade redistricting\u201d breaks established norms and could add up to five new Republican seats.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Why Mid-Decade Redistricting Matters<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, states redraw congressional districts once every ten years, following new census data. However, Texas Republicans are pushing for unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. This move is widely viewed as a blatant political maneuver to:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solidify GOP power by adding 5 Republican-leaning districts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dilute minority and working-class votes in key Texas communities.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the number of competitive districts significantly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These changes threaten democracy by allowing politicians to choose their voters, rather than the other way around.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Key Impacts on Texas Communities<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposed maps specifically target Democratic and minority communities in major Texas cities, including:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austin: Potentially combining Representatives Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett\u2019s districts to eliminate a Democratic seat.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houston and Dallas: Dividing and diluting historically Black and Latino neighborhoods to weaken their voting power.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Texas: Redrawing lines to flip historically competitive districts to solidly Republican.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>National Implications of the Texas Redistricting Plan<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This move by Texas Republicans sets a dangerous precedent for democracy nationwide:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trump is actively encouraging other states to follow Texas\u2019 lead.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outcome could determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2026 elections.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A national wave of mid-decade redistricting could drastically shift the balance of political power.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/lfDxD55_etI?feature=share\"><b>Watch: Emily Eby French Speaks Out<\/b><\/a><\/h3>"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_video","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_video":{"video":"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/lfDxD55_etI?feature=share","caption":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_pull_quote","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_pull_quote":{"quote":"Just because Trump\u2019s DOJ says it\u2019s legal doesn\u2019t mean it is\u2026and it sure as hell isn\u2019t fair, good, or right for Texans.","attribution":"\u2013 Emily Eby French, Policy Director, Common Cause Texas"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<h3><b>How You Can Take Action<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Submit Public Comments<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your voice heard by submitting public testimony:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/comments.house.texas.gov\/home?c=c055\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House Comment Portal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senate.texas.gov\/redistrictingcomment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senate Comment Portal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Comment Tips:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State your name, city, and congressional district.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain how your community will be impacted.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly oppose mid-decade redistricting and highlight the need for fair representation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Need a testimony example? <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/vPPKmoABmGg?feature=share\">Watch here!<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Donate to Support Our Fight<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re mobilizing Texans, attending hearings, and preparing lawsuits to challenge these maps.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.actblue.com\/donate\/common-cause-texas-fair-maps-email\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate Now to Defend Democracy<\/span><\/a>\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Join Rallies and Protests<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in statewide events to show lawmakers Texans oppose gerrymandering.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/movetexas\/event\/821148\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign Up for Event Updates<\/span><\/a>\r\n<h3><b>Stay Informed: Explore Interactive Maps<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See exactly how your community\u2019s district boundaries could change under this proposal.<\/span>"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_image":{"image":44203,"width":"medium"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<h3><b>Why Common Cause Texas is Leading This Fight<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Cause Texas is the state\u2019s leading nonpartisan watchdog organization dedicated to ensuring fair representation and protecting democracy. Our team is committed to:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenging partisan gerrymandering in court.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobilizing communities across Texas.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocating for transparent, community-driven redistricting processes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Spread the Word<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use #FairMapsTX on social media and share this resource widely:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share on Twitter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share on Facebook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Additional Resources and News Coverage<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay updated with reliable, recent news coverage:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/07\/30\/nx-s1-5485293\/texas-redistricting-proposed-congressional-map\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NPR: Texas Republicans Propose New Congressional Maps<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2025\/07\/30\/texas-redistricting-congressional-maps-house-republicans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas Tribune: Texas Republicans Push Mid-Decade Redistricting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_add_component","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_add_component":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_take_action","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_take_action":{"heading":"Take Action","button_text":"","manually_curate":false,"action":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_banner","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_banner":{"use_donate_banner":true,"title":"Title [highlight]with highlighting[\/highlight] and additional text.","button":null,"image":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_related_articles","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_related_articles":{"heading":"Updates","button_text":"See all Related Articles","manually_curate":false,"articles":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_resources","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_resources":{"heading":"Related Resources","button_text":"See all Related Resources","manually_curate":false,"resource":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_press","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_press":{"heading":"Press","button_text":"","manually_curate":false,"press":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_events","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_events":{"heading":"Events"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_our_experts","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_our_experts":{"heading":"","manually_curate":false,"people":null}}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Texas Redistricting: Stop Abbott &amp; 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