Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX) is encountering a significant political upheaval following the advancement of a comprehensive mid-decade redistricting plan by Texas Republicans, which has the potential to completely eliminate her seat and exclude her from the district she presently represents.
Crockett, a congresswoman from Dallas serving her first term and recognized for her confrontational dialogues, has often criticized the proposal to eliminate five Democratic-controlled U.S. House districts located in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and South Texas. This initiative aims to alter the political landscape of the state in a manner that benefits Republicans as they approach the 2026 midterm elections.
One of the most significant losses is Crockett’s 30th Congressional District. With the newly drawn boundaries, she would no longer live within the district’s borders — a substantial obstacle for any attempt at re-election.
“At present, I do not reside in the [Congressional District] 30 that has been established… that is not my current place of residence,” Crockett stated. “They are expected to factor that into their considerations, and these are among the aspects the court will examine when assessing whether there were issues in the map creation process. It is truly unfortunate.”
Crockett criticized the plan, labeling it a “hot mess” and accusing Republicans of engaging in racial targeting. He highlighted that numerous impacted districts are represented by black Democrats, including the seasoned Houston Representative Al Green, who is well-known for his repeated and unsuccessful efforts to impeach former President Donald Trump.
“It is truly unfortunate that these individuals lack integrity and seem indifferent to acting rightly,” Crockett asserted. “Their intention is to wear us down, and I urge us to summon even greater energy than they could have ever anticipated from us, as we, the people. We are the state that originally introduced Roe v. Wade to the nation; it is time for us to stand up.”
On X, Crockett charged that Republicans are attempting to “cheat” in order to maintain their grip on power.
“Republicans in Texas have just unveiled their suggested Congressional map, which eliminates 5 Democratic seats seemingly out of nowhere,” she stated. “To be clear: these maps do not prioritize representation; they are a maneuver to stifle voters and suppress votes… If your primary strategy is to ‘cheat harder,’ it may be time to reconsider your political approach.”
Her comments were made only a few days prior to the Texas Senate addressing the map. On Tuesday, the chamber, which is under Republican control, approved it with a vote of 19–2 along party lines. Nine out of the 11 Senate Democrats exited the chamber just moments before the vote in protest, resulting in a nearly vacant floor but failing to prevent the decision.
The proposal establishes as many as five additional U.S. House seats with a Republican majority. In a statement, the Senate Democratic Caucus condemned the initiative, labeling it as “politicians selecting their voters rather than allowing voters to select their leaders,” and charged Republicans with commandeering a special session that was intended to focus on flood relief.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who oversees the Senate, commended the vote and pledged to advocate for the map until it is enacted into law.
“The Texas Senate will persist in approving this map during every legislative session to accurately represent our state until House Democrats conclude their ‘vacation’ and resume their responsibilities for the citizens of Texas,” Patrick stated.
The proposal has now transitioned to the Texas House, where advancement is currently stalled. Over 60 House Democrats — with at least 50 of them located out of state — have been sequestered in cities such as Chicago, New York, and Boston for more than two weeks in an effort to obstruct a quorum, thereby suspending all legislative activities.
Governor Greg Abbott has explicitly stated that he will continue to call lawmakers back until the map is approved.
“Democrats may flee to another state, yet they cannot escape the determination of Texans,” Abbott stated on X. “Should there be no quorum on Friday, Special Session #2 will commence without delay… I will continue to call special sessions until the Texas first agenda is enacted.”
For Crockett, the stakes are at their highest. Should the map endure legal scrutiny, she will be compelled to either relocate to stay within her district, try to contest in an unfamiliar one, or possibly confront another Democratic incumbent in a primary.
The battle regarding the political boundaries in Texas is far from concluded; however, it is evident that Jasmine Crockett’s tenure in office is probably limited.
