Texas Republicans have unveiled a proposed congressional redistricting plan aimed at eliminating five Democratic seats and potentially increasing the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The plan redraws district lines in areas including South Texas, Austin, Dallas, and Houston, targeting current Democratic incumbents. This move follows calls from former President Donald Trump for state lawmakers to secure additional GOP seats through redistricting. While Republicans are optimistic about flipping these districts, they are counting on Latino voters, who remain swing voters with potential to lean Democratic in 2026. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court has signaled it will consider banning race-based voting districts, a decision that could challenge the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and impact numerous congressional districts with predominantly minority populations. This development sets the stage for a significant legal and political confrontation over voting rights and redistricting practices.