Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) on Governor Gavin Newsom's attempt to redraw California's congressional districts: REP. KEVIN KILEY: Some other state is doing something that's so bad and sinister we are going to do it too.

Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.

The governor must convince Californians to adopt a ballot initiative allowing Democrats to redraw congressional maps and neutralize GOP gains in Texas.

In response to the Texas governor's attempts to redraw congressional districts, adding Republican seats in Congress, Newsom announces plans to redraw California congressional districts

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — 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.

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. wildfires.