White House Pushes Texas to Redistrict, Hoping to Blunt Democratic Gains NYT | Top Stories By: J. David Goodman and Shane Goldmacher 10 June 2025 at 06:57 A rare mid-decade redistricting push has unnerved some Texas Republicans, who worry a drive to harm Democrats could end up endangering G.O.P. incumbents in 2026. © Desiree Rios for The New York TimesAny attempt at a mid-decade redistricting would require the Texas Legislature to approve new maps.