A standoff is brewing in Texas over Republican plans to redraw congressional districts in the GOP’s favor, while New York’s governor threatens to speed up her own redistricting in retaliation. Here’s what you need to know about the interstate redistricting battle:

The Texas Democratic exodus

Lawmakers flee state to block GOP redistricting vote:

Abbott’s removal threats

Republican governor cites abandonment of office:

The Democratic strategy

Texas Democrats plan extended absence in blue states:

The quorum disruption

Democrats aim to prevent legislative business:

The Republican response

Texas officials demand Democrats’ return:

The Illinois protection

Democratic governor shields fleeing Texas lawmakers:

New York’s retaliation plan

Hochul announces accelerated redistricting response:

The New York timeline

State moves up redistricting schedule significantly:

The Democratic coordination

New York governor appears with fleeing Texas lawmakers:

The New York targets

Empire State could eliminate Republican districts:

The constitutional process

New York redistricting requires complex amendment procedure:

The commission elimination

Democrats want to remove nonpartisan redistricting barrier:

Read more:

• Greg Abbott threatens to remove Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas

• New York to redraw congressional map in response to Texas GOP redistricting

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