Topline
A three-judge panel blocked Texas on Tuesday from implementing a new congressional map that would likely give Republicans five additional seats in the House—a major setback in the party’s push to gerrymander as many seats as possible ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump (L) listens to Texas Governor Greg Abbott speak during a meeting with local officials and first responders in Kerrville, Texas, on July 11, 2025, following devastating flooding that occurred in the area over the July 4 weekend. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
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Key Facts
The panel ruled 2-1 in favor of civil rights groups representing minority voters, writing “substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map” by dismantling districts where minority voters outnumber non-Hispanic white voters.
Texas is likely to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
This is a developing story and will be updated.