The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map — which Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll “swiftly” sign into law — are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

The Texas State Senate has passed a bill approving new congressional redistricting maps, aimed at giving Republicans more seats in the U.S. House.

Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Dallas, praised Alvarado for her attempts to delay the vote and said Democrats would not be "backing down," reflecting intentions by Texas Democrats and civil right groups to challenge the map in court. President Donald Trump praised Patrick for his effort to get the new map approved.