Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued strong warnings to state Democrats who are reportedly planning to leave Texas in an attempt to stop GOP-led redistricting efforts. These warnings come as the state’s Republican party moves forward with a new congressional map, a change that could greatly affect the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.
The Democrats’ plan focuses on preventing Republicans from unfairly changing the structure so they can pass legislation without any pushback. By refusing to attend the legislative session, they hope to stop the redistricting process, a strategy they have used before. However, this plan comes with risks.
