The Court's 6-3 decision overturns a lower court ruling and ensures the map, adding up to five GOP seats, will be used in 2026 and beyond.
The ruling ends legal challenges alleging racial gerrymandering and cements Republican-led redistricting efforts championed by Governor Greg Abbott and state lawmakers.
Democrats and civil rights groups criticize the decision, while GOP leaders celebrate. Blue states like California and Virginia have responded with their own maps, potentially offsetting Texas' Republican gains.
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