Republican lawmakers are poised to push the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.

The vote overcame weeks of protests from House Democrats who fled the state to stall a vote on the mid-cycle redistricting.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday took the first step toward approving new congressional maps that would give their party as many as five new seats in the House of Representatives, spurring what’s likely to be a national battle over redistricting.

The conservative firebrand and former top aide to Sen. Ted Cruz has been a thorn in the side of Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump had called for a primary challenge against Roy.

Texas, assesses the redistricting battle in Texas and announces his candidacy for Texas attorney general on ‘The Will Cain Show.’