LIVE: Texas Gov. Abbott signs Trump-backed redistricting bill
MSNBCยท2025-08-26 19:37
Political Landscape - Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a redistricting bill backed by President Trump [1] - The redistricting effort aims to secure more Republican seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections [1] - Trump called for Texas to redraw its congressional map, seeking five more congressional seats for his party [1] - The new map intends to create 30 congressional districts that Trump carried by a double-digit margin in the last election [1]