Much like the two-month-long Tarrant County redistricting process, Rottinghaus predicted that the redrawing of the congressional districts will be sped up. The goal is likely to have a new map in place by the November filing deadline so that the new districts will be in place for midterm elections in 2026.

With midterm elections approaching, political leaders across the country are sharpening strategies to retain or flip key congressional seats - and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is signaling a possible shift in redistricting policy if Texas redraws its maps to favor Republicans.