In order to stop the new maps from being created, House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries reportedly told Texas Democrats to “quorum bust,” or leave the state in order to prevent the legislature from meeting. Democrats used the tactic back in 2003 when Republicans did mid-decade redistricting to draw out several Democratic incumbents.

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

Republicans already have a commanding majority in the Texas congressional delegation. Now President Trump is demanding even more seats.