Texas Republicans have ended a legislative session without approving new congressional maps but still plan to satisfy President Donald Trump’s wishes for redistricting that bolsters their party.

They already have more power than the vote totals justify,” Scudder said. “This isn’t about fairness — it’s about locking in control.”

Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas to block controversial new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump are planning a return to the state early next week, shifting tactics so they can fight the plan in court.