Texas House Democrats confirmed on Monday morning that they are returning to Austin after a two-week standoff with Republicans over proposed congressional maps, potentially clearing the way for Republicans to approve changes that could net Republicans as many as five new House seats next year.

Returning to the Lone Star State gives Republicans a chance to approve new congressional maps and sets the stage for a high-stakes court battle.

A second special session that has made approving the map a priority started Friday, as soon as the first one ended.