California passes bills to let voters redraw U.S. House maps in 2026, countering Texas’ planned redistricting to boost GOP seats.

Gavin Newsom signs bill to redraw California districts in response to Texas effort to add five GOP seats - Signing comes day after Texas House sent GOP plan to add five seats on fast track to passage

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier left a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic Party members after claiming she was told she was committing a felony.

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier had to abruptly leave a call with California Governor Gavin Newsom and other party members after she was told she was committing a felony. (DNC)

Democratic state Representative Nicole Collier spent the night in the Texas Capitol building rather than agree to a police monitor amid a contentious partisan struggle over redistricting that is part of President Donald Trump's campaign to keep the national House of Representatives in Republican hands.

Republicans hold a 219-212 majority in the House, with four vacancies. New maps are typically drawn once a decade after the census is conducted. Many states, including Texas, give legislators the power to draw maps. California is among states that rely on an independent commission that is supposed to be nonpartisan.