Breaking news: Texas House approves redistricting maps, as Trump wanted

The State Senate is expected to vote on the maps on Thursday.

View in browser Aug. 20, 2025, 7:29 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Brandon Bell/Getty Images Texas House Approves Redistricting Maps, as President Trump Wanted The Texas House passed aggressively partisan redistricting maps intended to help the G.O.P. win 5 more U.S. House seats in the midterm elections. The State Senate is expected to vote on the maps on Thursday. Read more If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018