The intense battle over redistricting in Texas continues to unfold as Governor Greg Abbott threatens prolonged special sessions and possible arrests of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to protest GOP-led redistricting efforts. With Abbott vowing that the standoff could last for years, Texas Democrats, currently in Illinois and California, are strategizing ways to resist the proposed changes that they believe threaten voting rights for Black and Latino voters. Legal actions are flying back and forth, with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filing lawsuits aimed at removing absent lawmakers from office. As both parties brace for a drawn-out conflict, the situation reflects deepening national concerns over gerrymandering and electoral democracy.