Congressman Veasey's Statement Regarding Abbott & Trump's Decision to Call Special Session On Redistricting

July 9, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Veasey released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott’s decision to call a special session on redistricting on the order of Trump: “Governor Abbott’s decision to call a special session on redistricting while ongoing floods—responsible for the deaths of more than 100 Texans, including school-aged children—continue to devastate the state is nothing more than a craven power grab and absolutely disgusting. This is an order straight from Mar-a-Lago and carried out at the expense of Texans. Let’s be clear: this is not about fairness or constitutionality. This is about the Coward-in-Chief, Trump, and his lapdog, Greg Abbott, trying to rig the system because they know they can’t win a fair fight in 2026. We’re not buying for one second that the timing of the Trump DOJ’s letter—sent just two days ago—was a coincidence. This is a coordinated political stunt, not a legal revelation. The claim that coalition districts like mine violate the Voting Rights Act and 14th Amendment is laughable and offensive. To top it off, Abbott is tacking on disaster relief funding, not out of compassion, but to disguise this blatant power grab. Texans aren’t losers and we’re not fools either. Real leadership doesn’t exploit disasters to push partisan redistricting schemes. Let me be clear: I will not stand by while this state becomes a testing ground for Trump’s authoritarian fantasies. We will fight this assault in the courts, in the streets, and at the ballot box. Our coalition is strong, and we are not backing down. So, Trump and Abbott: BRING IT ON. " Issues : Gun Violence Prevention Blue Collar Jobs Immigration Voting Rights Protect ACA/ Reproductive Rights Energy and Infrastructure Transportation and Infrastructure Education National Security Human Rights Seniors Minority Issues Veterans Women's Rights Housing Science, Space and Technology Health and Fitness