A Texas House panel on Saturday advanced a new congressional map as state Republicans power ahead with a strategy backed by President Donald Trump to hold on to the House majority in the 2026 midterms.

The mid-decade gerrymander aims to blunt any gains Democrats may see in the 2026 midterms ― and is likely to spark an arms race.

Texas Republicans unveiled a redrawn congressional map that they hope will result in a gain of five seats in the U.S. House after the 2026 midterm elections.