This article by Cameron Jenkins is published by The Hill. Here is an excerpt:

New redistricting maps were approved by Texas Republicans on Monday amid state Democrats arguing that the maps were the product of a rushed process.

The state GOP lawmakers approved redrawn U.S. House maps that appear to favor incumbents and limit the representation of marginalized communities in the red state, according to The Associated Press.

“What we are doing in passing this congressional map is a disservice to the people of Texas,” Democratic state Rep. Rafael Anchia reportedly told his colleagues right before the vote.

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