The Texas Senate approved a bill early on Saturday to redraw the state's congressional maps at the behest of President Donald Trump in an effort to flip five seats held by Democrats to Republicans. The approval comes after the state House passed it on Wednesday,

For the second week, Republicans and Democrats have continued their showdown over new congressional maps in Texas, which will result in five new GOP-majority districts at the expense of Democrats. But the fight is about to enter a new phase on Monday, Aug. 18.

Republicans advanced the Texas redistricting plan, after weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, as the new map heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signature.

The Texas Senate has approved a Trump backed redistricting bill that could gain the GOP five House seats in 2026.

The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.

After Texas and California, the legislative action in a nationwide redistricting battle is set to move to Missouri and three other Republican-led states.