Can Texas Use Its New Congressional Map for 2026? A Trio of Judges Will Decide.

Federal court to hear case challenging Texas’ new congressional map ahead of midterm elections

In a case that figures to have national ramifications, civil rights groups argue the state’s mid-decade congressional redistricting plan amounts to racial gerrymandering, making it unconstitutional. They’re seeking an injunction to block it from taking effect before congressional candidates have to register for the 2026 midterm elections.

Can Texas use its new congressional map for 2026? A trio of judges will decide.

The attached video originally aired on Aug 23, 2025, as part of KXAN's State of Texas. This story was first published on Sept. 29, 2025 by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. (The Texas Tribune) — This week, a trio of federal judges will consider whether Texas can use its new congressional map in the 2026 elect…

Can Texas use its new congressional map for 2026? A trio of judges wi…

The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 maps have asked the court to block the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the fast-approaching midterms.

Redistricting fight over Texas congressional maps moves to courtroom this week to determine if they're constitutional

Federal judges will consider a lawsuit by a variety of plaintiffs against the State of Texas.

Redistricting Lawsuit Hearing – 710am KURV

A trio of federal judges, this week, will consider whether Texas can use its new congressional map in next year’s election. It’s being challenged by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. The group’s Marina Jenkins says there was no reason for a mid-decade redraw. The federal judges will be deciding if the new districts can be used in the midterms and, if not, which map should be used instead.