(Reuters) -Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a bill to redraw the state's congressional maps at the behest of President Donald Trump in an effort to flip five U.S. House seats held by Democrats to Republicans.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday signed a bill redrawing the state's congressional maps at the behest of President Donald Trump in an effort to flip five U.S. House seats from Democrats to Republicans,

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a Republican-friendly redistricting bill approved by the state legislature, finalizing a new congressional map pushed by President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The Texas redistricting battle ends as Gov. Greg Abbott signs a new congressional map, adding five GOP districts as California Democrats plan a counter effort.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday signed a redistricting law that could strengthen Republican influence in Washington, a move that could tilt upcoming congressional elections in the party's favour.