The governor plans to go through the Legislature to usher in a map with more Democratic seats if Texas tilts its map to the right, according to a person with knowledge of Newsom’s thinking.

As Texas lawmakers reconvene over a special legislative session to address several topics including President Donald Trump's missive to redraw the state's congressional maps, some Lone Star State politicos are looking for help from an unexpected source: the governor of California.

Redistricting usually happens after the census count or in response to a court ruling. Texas' gerrymandering move and similar ones considered in other states may have far-reaching effects.