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His current district—a thin, blue sliver linking San Antonio and Austin—was carved out during the last redistricting round to benefit Democrats. It used to belong to Rep. Lloyd Doggett, another liberal mainstay, before Casar took over. Now, the political map is being flipped, and Casar is the one being pushed out.
And it’s not just Casar who’s vulnerable. Several other Texas Democrats could soon find themselves on the chopping block as well. Far-left Rep. Al Green (D-TX), who gained notoriety after being booted from the chamber during one of President Trump’s speeches, would also see his 9th District wiped off the map. At 77, Green may be nearing the end of the line—at the hands of a red pen, not the voters.
Meanwhile, Democrats are already panicking behind the scenes. Reports suggest that representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Julie Johnson (D-TX), and even Lloyd Doggett may all be politically homeless if the new map passes. That’s a full-on left-wing shake-up.
Casar, however, isn’t going quietly. Just this week, he met with San Antonio leaders and launched a fiery attack against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He accused ICE of “disturbing” behavior after federal agents were spotted detaining illegal immigrants outside a local courthouse.
“I just witnessed the most disturbing government proceedings I’ve ever seen,” Casar told KSAT after witnessing a Venezuelan national taken into custody. His latest comments reinforce his long-standing anti-enforcement views. Casar has pushed hard for radical policies like defunding ICE and slashing police budgets—positions that could come back to haunt him with voters and redistricting alike.
As Texas Republicans move swiftly, Democrats are running out of time and options. Some are reportedly floating the idea of fleeing the state entirely—just to block the vote by denying a quorum. That’s right, the same stunt Democrats pulled in 2021 might be on the table again.
The map could come up for a vote in the Texas House as early as Wednesday. If it clears that hurdle, it’s off to the state Senate and then to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval. Given the GOP’s firm control of the state government, this new map is almost certain to become law.
With the stroke of a pen, Texas may soon give House Republicans a powerful new advantage—and deal a serious blow to the Squad’s influence in Congress.
