Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is facing one of the toughest fights of her career as Republicans advance a redistricting plan that could erase her Dallas-based seat entirely. The mid-decade proposal would dismantle five Democratic-held districts across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and South Texas—reshaping the map in a way that could tilt the balance of power in the U.S. House before the 2026 midterms.
Crockett, a first-term Democrat known for her fiery style, blasted the plan as a “hot mess” and accused Republicans of targeting Black lawmakers. Under the new map, her 30th Congressional District would be redrawn without her residence—an immediate hurdle to any re-election bid. “They are supposed to take that into consideration,” she said, hinting at potential legal battles ahead.
She further condemned the proposal as a blatant “power grab to silence voters,” warning that multiple Black Democrats, including veteran Rep. Al Green, would be directly affected. On social media, Crockett accused Republicans of trying to “cheat” to cling to power, writing: “If your big idea is ‘cheat harder,’ maybe it’s time to rethink your politics.”
The Republican-controlled Senate approved the map on a 19–2 party-line vote after most Democrats walked out in protest. The plan carves out as many as five new GOP-leaning districts, a move championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who vowed to push it through.
With more than 60 House Democrats still out of state to prevent a quorum, Gov. Greg Abbott has pledged to keep calling special sessions until the measure passes. If it becomes law, Crockett may be forced to relocate, challenge a fellow Democrat, or step aside from Congress altogether.