Photos from the Texas Legislature as Republicans push for new political maps

Eric Gay And Stephen Spillman

Protesters chant outside of the House Chamber where Democratic Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to leave due to a required law enforcement escort, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

August 19, 2025 - 12:49 PM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers this week are considering Republicans’ efforts to redraw congressional districts as President Donald Trump wants. Democrats returned to the Texas Capitol after a two-week walkout that stalled a vote on the a new political map that could give Republicans more U.S. House seats. California Democrats have countered with their own proposed map that is favorable to their party.

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