Texas legislators are set to consider a new set of congressional maps during the special session that starts July 21. The current maps were redrawn four years ago, but some argue they are constitutionally flawed. What does redistricting do and how does it impact voters? Our Joe St. George explains.

Crockett said Republicans, backed by Trump, are "blatantly" trying to "dilute minority voices" with the redrawing of its congressional map.

Spurred by President Donald Trump’s political team, Texas lawmakers will try to redraw the state’s congressional map to boost Republicans — but some GOP incumbents are uneasy.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.

Christian leaders in Houston are banding together to urge Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas House to reject redrawing the state's congressional maps during a planned special legislative session later this month.

If Texas gerrymanders its House seats to boost Republicans, Newsom threatens to do the same for Democrats. But it's not in the governor's power after voters created a nonpartisan commission.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is pushing Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional maps to create more House seats favorable to his party, part of a broader effort to help the GOP retain control of the chamber in next year’s midterm elections.