One of the most significant changes involves Congressional District 33, currently represented by Democrat Marc Veasey. Under the proposed plan, the district would no longer stretch into Fort Worth and Tarrant County — areas that have long been Veasey's political base. Instead, it would be entirely contained within Dallas County.

Democratic donors are reportedly willing to pay the $500-per-day fines legislators could rack up by blocking a Republican redistricting proposal in Texas.

Texas Democrats have vowed to sue over a new redistricting plan they argue is illegal and unconstitutional. Democrats, including members of Congress, and Texas residents from all backgrounds have testified against the new redistricting proposal,