Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.

Veasey called the effort to redraw his congressional district "disgusting." While redistricting Texas’ congressional seats this summer likely pleases the White House as a means to maintain GOP control of the House of Representatives ,

President Donald Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through “​​just a very simple redrawing."

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday unveiled a jam-packed agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, calling on lawmakers to redraw Texas’ congressional maps and address several unfinished conservative priorities from earlier this year.

The conversation Tuesday between Gov. Greg Abbott and border czar Tom Homan touched on recent attacks on federal immigration agents – including one at

Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

AUSTIN, Texas — Houston-area Democrats are criticizing a move by the GOP-controlled Legislature to redraw the state's congressional district map following a claim by the Department of Justice that four districts are unconstitutional.

You asked and I’m going to use your words, ‘Who’s to blame?’ Know this, that’s the word choice of losers,” the GOP lawmaker said.