Texas House Democrats are attempting to tie transparency demands to a high-stakes redistricting fight.
According to The Guardian, Minority Leader Gene Wu plans to introduce an amendment requiring the release of the Epstein files as the GOP-drawn congressional map advances.
BREAKING: Democrat Texas Rep. Gene Wu Proposes Amendment to Delay GOP-Backed Redistricting Pending Release of Epstein Files.
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) August 20, 2025
Wu is sponsoring an amendment to H.B. 4, the Republican‑backed congressional redistricting bill currently under consideration.
It would pause the…
Wu said the move “forces Republicans to choose between loyalty to Trump and exposing sexual predators.” The legislature is scheduled to reconvene at 11 a.m. ET, setting up a heated vote.
.@GeneforTexas will propose this amendment to the congressional map on the floor today that would delay implementation of the new lines until the Epstein Files are released. #txlege pic.twitter.com/0cdrnn6HAH
— Brad Johnson (@bradj_TX) August 20, 2025
