The redistricting fight heats up in Texas House as lawmakers prepare to vote on new mid-decade redistricting maps while Democratic activists voice their disapproval.

Republicans can move ahead with redrawing Texas’ congressional districts now that Democratic lawmakers have returned to the state. After their return Monday, efforts to thwart President

The Texas House passed its proposed congressional redistricting map Wednesday evening on a final vote of 88-52, after holding a preliminary vote, adjourning, and starting a new legislative day. The map will now proceed to the Senate for consideration.