Texas Republicans could pass critical legislation Wednesday giving them an advantage in next year’s midterms. Right now, Democrats and Republicans are debating a bill allowing the GOP to carve out districts likely to give them five extra congressional seats.

The Texas House will vote today on a controversial redistricting plan that was delayed for two weeks by Democratic lawmakers who left the state in protest. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports the latest from Austin.

The Texas House will vote on new congressional redistricting maps on Wednesday. The proposed maps would create five new Republican-leaning districts. Democrats oppose the changes, alleging racial discrimination in the new maps. AUSTIN - The Texas House will vote on new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay.