Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is facing one of the most serious challenges of her young congressional career, as Texas Republicans move forward with a sweeping mid-decade redistricting plan designed to reshape the state’s political map. At the heart of that plan is a provision that could eliminate her seat entirely — and even place Crockett outside the boundaries of the district she currently represents.
The proposal, advanced by the Republican-controlled Texas Senate, marks a bold attempt to solidify GOP power in the state ahead of the pivotal 2026 midterm elections. By dismantling five Democratic-held congressional districts in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and South Texas, Republicans are aiming to secure up to five new U.S. House seats and counterbalance Democratic gains in rapidly growing urban areas.
