A legislation enforcement officer stands close to the doorway to the Home of Representatives within the State Capitol in Austin, Texas, on July 21, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Pictures
Texas Senate Democrats stalled for hours and tried to cease the formation of a congressional redistricting committee, which might end in further Republican seats in the course of the midterm elections, as lawmakers convened in Austin for a particular session on July 21.
The Texas Senate finally voted 19–11 in favor of making the committee after a marathon session on the primary day of the 30-day particular session.