Texas Republicans want to redraw the state's congressional districts to gain an advantage in next year's election. U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., says Democrats must counter or become complicit.

Texas Republicans have scheduled redistricting hearings in various cities, as outnumbered Democrats say they will use any tactic necessary to halt an effort to redraw the boundaries. The first public hearing is set for Thursday in Austin.

Districts in Houston, Austin, Dallas and South Texas could be part of the push to create up to five new Republican seats in Congress.