The vote clears the way for Gov. Greg Abbott to sign the map into law and sets up a path for Republicans to gain up to five additional seats in the House.

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map — which Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll “swiftly” sign into law — are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

The Texas Senate passed a new Republican-drawn congressional map early Saturday morning, aiming to give the GOP a stronger edge in the 2026 midterm elections. The vote followed a failed filibuster attempt by Democrats,