Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a special session to consider redrawing congressional maps, a move that critics allege amounts to gerrymandering aimed at benefiting Republicans in upcoming elections. This initiative follows concerns raised by the Trump administration regarding the state’s voting maps, previously deemed race-blind by state leaders. Amid ongoing controversies surrounding the timing of redistricting, particularly in the wake of recent flooding disasters, Texas Democrats have strongly opposed the plan, with figures like Congressman Al Green threatening legal action. Experts warn that such a risky strategy could backfire on the GOP as they strive to maintain a slim majority in Congress. Meanwhile, tensions escalate between Texas lawmakers over the redistricting efforts, as civil rights groups and local leaders express their discontent.