Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts to meet President Donald Trump's demands as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats urged Republicans to stand down and avoid a partisan brawl spanning multiple statehouses.

Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to remove 10 Democratic districts from Texas if California makes good on its threat to remove five Republican districts from its maps.

Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott has warned Democrats that he could "eliminate" 10 of his state's 12 Democratic-held seats if the two parties were to launch a nationwide battle to redraw congressional maps.

Abbott has said he is committed to calling special sessions, which can last a maximum of 30 days, as long as needed to pass the maps. In a news release on Tuesday that did not sha

The lawsuit was filed in Trump-friendly Tehama County in an effort by Republican leaders to force a redistricting plan through the Texas legislature.

Texas Republicans are planning to escalate their efforts to end a weeklong holdout by Democrats if they don't return to the state Capitol to face a vote on new congressional voting maps.

The dispute could reach a crescendo this week or next. Democrats in California aim to begin adopting their plan next week by scheduling a ballot measure that will allow voters to