President Donald Trump and his allies are charging ahead with plans to try to redraw the congressional map in red states beyond Texas, pressuring GOP lawmakers to act and setting up an all-out push for political advantage that will be difficult for Democrats to match ahead of the midterms.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help their party flip five congressional seats. Their plan still requires voter approval.

As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom advocates for a redistricting vote, some are pointing out he previously condemned a special election as wasteful.

Texas state Rep. Gene Wu joined a private strategy call on Thursday with Democratic leaders from other GOP-led states that might also redraw their maps.

State party vice chair Jennifer Bukowsky said she expects a special session when district lines are decided by national Republicans.

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for legal penalties for lawmakers who impede action in the Legislature after Texas House Democrats blocked a vote on GOP redistricting for two weeks.

Follow here for the latest updates as the Texas House debates President Donald Trump's plan to gerrymander five new GOP congressional seats in the state.

State legislators are scheduled to hold floor votes on Thursday, according to a schedule from Democratic leadership.