House Bill 4 advances after a partisan vote. The full Senate is expected to take up the controversial redistricting measure on Friday.

The Texas House approved a mid-decade redistricting bill that Democrats condemned as gerrymandering, warning it weakens minority representation. The GOP-backed plan, passed 88-52 along party lines, could secure Republicans up to five more congressional seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The bill would replace the STAAR with three shorter student support tests, and would require A-F ratings for campuses across the state.

AUSTIN, Texas (KXXV) — The fight over congressional redistricting is expected to return to the Texas House on Wednesday morning. The agenda includes discussion on House Bill 4, which relates to the "composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas."

To ensure Kentucky institutions are in accordance with the law, the presidents from each school presented to the subcommittee on education about the changes that have been made.