The measure, which would appear on the ballot in the state in November if lawmakers approve it, is a response to Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting push.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called a special election on November 4 to vote on a redistricting plan aimed at adding Democratic seats in the US House. He accused Donald Trump of trying to “rig” elections and urged voters to support the plan,

Voters will be tasked with approving new congressional maps in a special election in November, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.