Donald Trump Addresses Texas Plan to Boost Republican Majority: Report
July 15, 2025
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According to reporting by Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, President Donald Trump told Texas Republicans on Tuesday that the party will seek to add five new seats in GOP districts in the Lone Star State.
The U.S. House of Representatives is currently controlled by the Republican Party. Republicans occupy 220 seats, while Democrats hold 213, with 2 vacancies remaining.
Texas currently has 38 seats in the House. Republicans hold 25 seats, while Democrats have 13 seats.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House on July 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House on July 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. AFP/Getty Images
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