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Texas Republican leaders are facing criticism from conservative activists after unveiling draft congressional maps that would add, at most, five additional Republican-leaning districts. Brian Harrison, a prominent GOP commentator, said party leaders had previously argued they could secure seven to nine new seats but instead produced maps that leave little net gain, which he described as a “white flag of surrender.” The dispute follows last month’s Democratic walkout that stalled the Legislature’s special session. Republicans had threatened to impose penalties on the absent lawmakers but ultimately allowed them to return without sanctions and moved several Democratic bills to the front of the calendar. Critics contend the conciliatory approach squandered an opportunity to strengthen the party’s position ahead of the 2026 midterms.
HARRISON: Instead of punishing Democrats for breaking quorum, the so-called Republican Speaker is rewarding them with priority bills. You can see it with your own eyes. It’s unbelievable. https://t.co/u6Y8YN012r https://t.co/AyaVyo49WU
HARRISON: Republicans threatened Democrats with punishment, delivered hugs instead, and now filed maps with zero new GOP seats. They promised five, admitted we could win nine or ten, and gave Texans nothing. This is the ultimate white flag of surrender in Trump’s Texas. https://t.co/98dEeRxoQf
HARRISON: Rs threatened Ds with lost jobs if they skipped session. Two weeks later Ds are back with hugs, no arrests, no punishments. GOP leaders even prioritized a Dem bill over 88 Rs. New maps add just 5 GOP seats when Texans deserve 7 or more. That’s surrender. https://t.co/TLdpsBduXv
