Texas Republicans’ new legislative maps draw Doggett and Casar, both from formerly safe blue districts, into one Austin-based seat.

Greg Abbott announced the intention to redraw the congressional maps as part of the special session that affects representation for communities across the state. Abbott's announcement to redraw the congressional maps followed a request from President Donald Trump to find him five seats.

Texas Republicans put new pressure Tuesday on absent Democrats to get them to return to the state, testing whether they’re willing to stay away for another month to try to kill a plan to redraw congressional districts in favor of Republicans.