Texas Senate Passes New Congressional Map Amid Fleeing House Democrats' Democratic Delay

The Texas state Senate passed new Republican-drawn congressional maps on Tuesday night, leading House Democrats to flee the state as they continue their efforts to evade a contentious redistricting process. The move is seen as an attempt by Republicans to secure their power in the state's congressional delegation. Texas House Democrats had been attempting to outmaneuver Republican-drawn maps in court, but the Senate's approval of new districts may make it more difficult for them to achieve this goal. The Democratic lawmakers remain on the lam, avoiding arrest and other actions taken by Republicans aimed at capturing their party members.