Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Texas' 2026 Redistricting Maps Blocked Over Racial Gerrymandering
A federal court in Texas stopped the state from using new voting maps for the 2026 elections.
The court said these maps unfairly treated Hispanic and Black voters, so Texas has to use older maps instead.
Federal court blocks Texas' new redistricting maps for 2026 mid-term elections
Maps found to racially gerrymander four districts in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and South Texas
Court issued preliminary injunction under tight deadlines, as candidate filing for 2026 starts on November 8
Civil rights groups challenged the map, arguing it weakened minority voting power
Texas must now use 2024 election maps
- Who
- A three-judge federal panel
- What
- Issued a preliminary injunction blocking Texas' new redistricting maps
- When
- Before candidate filing for 2026 elections starts on November 8
- Where
- In Texas
- Why
- Due to racial gerrymandering in four districts
Civil Rights Advocates
Texas Republican Lawmakers
Racial Gerrymandering
Civil Rights Advocates
Maps intentionally weakened minority voting power
Texas Republican Lawmakers
Maps targeted Democratic districts, not minorities
- Judges' Decision
- Racial gerrymandering found in four districts
- Next Election
- 2026 mid-term elections
- Previous Maps
- 2024 election maps to be used instead
- Filing Deadline
- November 8, 2023
- Affected Districts
- Austin, Dallas, Houston, and South Texas