Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed into law the state’s newly redrawn U.S. House maps, a move that could significantly reshape political representation in the 2026 elections.

The revised maps are projected to give Republicans up to five additional seats in Congress, while potentially unseating several Democratic incumbents. In a celebratory statement, Gov. Abbott declared: “Texas is now more RED in the United States Congress.”

The redistricting effort comes amid heated partisan debates over how congressional boundaries are drawn. Supporters of the new maps argue they reflect the state’s population shifts and strengthen conservative representation, while critics contend the changes amount to partisan gerrymandering designed to weaken Democratic influence.

The new districts are expected to face legal challenges, as previous Texas redistricting efforts have often been contested in federal courts. For now, the law gives Republicans a stronger foothold in one of the nation’s most politically influential states.