House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to convene with Texas Democrats on Wednesday, against a backdrop of contentious debate surrounding the state's congressional redistricting efforts. The meeting, confirmed by Jeffries' office to POLITICO, arrives just as President Donald Trump pushes for a redraw of Texas’s congressional map to potentially benefit the Republican Party.

Currently, Texas redraws its congressional maps every decade in line with census results. This month, however, President Trump proposed an accelerated redistricting process that he claims could net Republicans an additional five seats in the House of Representatives. "There could be some other states we’re going to get another three, or four or five in addition. Texas would be the biggest one,” Trump stated, emphasizing the ease of gaining these seats through minor map adjustments.

Democrats, who currently hold 12 of Texas's 38 congressional seats, perceive this strategy as a significant obstacle in their quest to regain a House majority. They are exploring various countermeasures, including potentially breaking quorum during the special session required to approve the new map. Such a move would involve enough Democratic lawmakers absenting themselves to prevent a valid session, though it carries risks of a $500 daily fine and possible arrest.

Representative Al Green of Texas's 9th Congressional District, who plans to meet with Jeffries in Austin, expressed that the minority leader’s visit is crucial for rallying support and motivating voters. "We understand that this is all hands on deck for us in the Democratic Party," Green commented to POLITICO, hinting at the broader implications of the redistricting efforts, "This is not just about Texas... They will take this to other places."

Green also highlighted the racial implications of the proposed map changes, labeling them discriminatory. "This is racism," he stated, pointing out that the districts targeted are predominantly represented by people of color.

Amid these tensions, a recent Democratic poll suggests that the redistricting could backfire on the Republicans in the 2026 elections. According to the poll, 63 percent of likely voters across 22 of Texas’ congressional districts view the redrawing of the map as unnecessary. Notably, 41 percent of Republican respondents also shared this sentiment.

Despite these figures, the Texas Republican Party maintains that redistricting is crucial for maintaining GOP dominance in Congress and furthering President Trump's America First agenda. As these political strategies unfold, Jeffries' upcoming discussions in Texas could play a pivotal role in shaping the state's—and potentially the nation's—political landscape.