"I have a newsflash for Republicans in Texas. This is no longer the Wild West," said New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) regarding the Texas Legislature's measure that would redraw Texas' congressional maps in five Democratic-held seats in order to favor Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Governor Hochol, who was joined by Democratic state lawmakers from Texas at a press conference in Albany, announced that she is exploring "every option to withdraw our state congressional lines as soon as possible."