A new Texas GOP map is drawing criticism for potentially diluting the voting power of Austin residents by placing them in the same congressional district as rural Texans living as far as 300 miles away. Democrats argue the redistricting plan is designed to suppress the votes of Black and brown communities in Austin. The map is the latest flashpoint in the ongoing debate over gerrymandering and its impact on fair representation in elections. Opponents are likely to challenge the map in court, arguing it violates the Voting Rights Act and unfairly advantages Republican candidates.