Redistricting Crisis in Texas: Could This Flip the House in 2026? | Lichtman Live #159

🚨 Texas Erupts Over Redistricting! Trump-Backed Map Could Reshape CongressThe Texas House is in chaos after Democrats walked out—again—to block a controversial Republican redistricting plan backed by former President Donald Trump. The GOP proposal could eliminate five Democratic U.S. House seats, giving Republicans a stronger grip on Congress ahead of the 2026 midterms.As Governor Greg Abbott threatens civil arrests and House Speaker Dade Phelan signs warrants for absent lawmakers, Democrats vow to hold the line. Meanwhile, national Democrats and blue-state governors are gearing up for redistricting retaliation, including a major push in California to flip GOP districts.#texasweather #Redistricting #Gerrymandering #Trump #2026MidtermsJoin Dr. Allan Lichtman for a deep dive into this high-stakes political showdown, what it means for the future of voting rights, gerrymandering, and democracy in America.📅 LIVE Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube!💬 Drop your questions as a Superchat and join the conversation!🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📚 Pre-order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/joinLichtman Live Post-show: https://www.youtube.com/live/sRn_vMHNRYc?si=M_cq6lr6qaiEuEICFind all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/📌 Keywords:Texas redistricting, Trump redistricting map, gerrymandering Texas, Texas House Democrats, Greg Abbott civil arrests, Trump-backed map, 2026 midterms, congressional redistricting, GOP redistricting plan, Texas politics, Dade Phelan, Democrats walkout Texas, redistricting showdown, national redistricting fight, California redistricting, Trump and gerrymandering, voter suppression Texas, house map redraw, partisan redistricting, civil arrest warrants Texas, redistricting news, breaking political news, US House seats Texas, political power grab, Texas state legislature, redistricting controversy, fight for fair maps, election manipulation, Trump GOP strategy, midterm election prep, Republican majority 2026📣 Hashtags:#Texas #Redistricting #Gerrymandering #Trump #2026Midterms