House leadership announced on Friday that a delegation of four House Democrats will travel to Dallas, Texas, next week. The group includes Representatives Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.).

The delegation’s trip is scheduled to overlap with the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention, which is being held in Dallas. The Democrats plan to partner with local officials and the Texas Democratic Party during their visit. While the RNC event is described as a first-of-its-kind midterm convention for the party, the Democratic delegation’s presence is intended as a counterprogramming effort to address the messaging coming out of the Republican gathering.

This move highlights the ongoing efforts by both major political parties to control the narrative during high-profile political events. By deploying a specific delegation to the same city as the RNC, House Democrats aim to provide an alternative perspective to the themes presented at the Republican convention. The specific schedule of events for the Democratic representatives has not been fully detailed, but the trip underscores the strategic importance of Texas as a battleground for political messaging ahead of the midterm cycle.