Standoff over GOP redistricting efforts continues in Texas

By A Martínez

Published August 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM EDT

Austin American-Statesman reporter Tony Plohetski speaks with NPR's A Martinez about the redistricting fight in Texas.

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