The GOP- and Trump-backed effort to carve up Texas' congressional districts is generating national attention as the Democratic National Convention plans to go on the offensive by deploying volunteers to reach "persuadable" Republican Texas voters to discuss the push to redistrict.

The money could be used to cover the $500-a-day fines lawmakers would incur under House rules set to discourage members from absconding.

Texas Democrats are reportedly fundraising to pay the fines that would be imposed to them if they leave the state to block Republicans' push to redistrict congressional districts to their benefit

Martin is seeking to replace the late Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died on March 5, as the Texas’ 18th Congressional District representative.

Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder tells Jack Fink about Blue Texas and their new attempt to make gains in Texas in 2026.

After meetings with Democrats from the Texas House, Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker suggested their states could counter a gerrymander by Texas Republicans.

Democrats are going to spend $20 million and deploy 30,000 volunteers to counter the Texas Legislature's effort to redraw the state's congressional districts. President Trump hopes the mid-decade redistricting will help Republicans gain five new seats in the House of Representatives during the 2026 midterm elections.