Texas Democrats returned to the state capital of Austin on Monday, ending a two-week standoff over redistricting.
“We killed the corrupt special session, withstood unprecedented surveillance and intimidation, and rallied Democrats nationwide to join this existential fight for fair representation — reshaping the entire 2026 landscape,” Texas House Democrat Caucus Chair Gene Wu said in a statement. “We’re returning to Texas more dangerous to Republicans’ plans than when we left.”
With the state Senate having passed the new congressional map that will likely add five Republican seats in the 2026 midterms, the Texas House is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Monday during it second special session, The Hill reported.
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