Democrats are arguing that a Republican plan for redrawing districts in Texas to create more winnable U.S. House seats for the GOP is an attack on Black and Hispanic voters

States can draw electoral maps for partisan gain, but not if it dilutes the power of voters of color, courts have found.

The Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting heard testimony Friday on a proposed map that would redraw 37 of the state's 38 congressional districts, with changes primarily focused on five districts drawn for partisan Republican advantage.