In a statement, the House Democratic Caucus said its lawyers had advised returning “to build a strong public legislative record for the upcoming legal battle” against the GOP’s map.

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

After leaving the state to block the G.O.P. from redrawing the state’s congressional maps, Democratic lawmakers are keeping the pressure on from afar.

Lawmakers are now framing their ability to prevent new maps from passing during one special legislative session as a victory. But Republicans are poised to call another.

In a climate primed for retribution, Democrats have faced far more intimidation than they did when they left the state in 2003.

Texas Republicans have proposed a new congressional map for the state, with the goal of flipping five Democratic seats in next year’s midterm elections.

Plus, ahead of Friday's summit, Trump threatens “very severe consequences” if Putin doesn’t agree to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

The bill, requested by Trump, is designed to boost GOP control in 2026 but faces stalled action in the House due to a quorum break.