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Texas Legislature's Special Session kicks off tomorrow

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A guide to Texas’ special legislative session
Why there’s a special session During their regular legislative session in the spring, state lawmakers passed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products like vapes, gummies and drinks that provide a similar high as marijuana.

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5 things to know about the Texas special session on redistricting
What has been proposed at the Texas special legislative session on flooding crisis
Texas Lawmakers Begin Review of Catastrophic Floods That Killed at Least 135
Texas lawmakers on Wednesday were set to begin reviewing the July 4 floods that killed at least 135 people, a disaster that put local officials under scrutiny over why residents along the Guadalupe Ri...

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What to Know About the Texas Special Session: Amid Flood Crisis, Republicans Launch Effort to Add Seats in Congress
Protesters at Texas Governor’s Mansion oppose special session agenda, demanding more focus on flood relief
Gov. Abbott calls for THC ban for those under 21, stiff regulations as special session gets underway
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and some North Texas law enforcement leaders think the industry is too big to regulate.

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Texas Democrats demand flood relief take priority over redistricting in special session
Texas Republicans set public hearings on redistricting in Austin, Houston and Arlington

Texas Lawmakers Aim To Address Unfinished Business In Special Session

During a special session starting July 21, Texas lawmakers consider reforms that would put Texas on the leading edge of conservative governance and policy innovation.

Texas officials begin state investigation into July 4 flood disaster

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the flash flooding that killed at least 135 people.

Texas GOP eyes redistricting, Dems poised to hit back. What to know.

At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents warn it could backfire.

Special sessions explained: How they work, what the rules are

Texas’s constitution limits the legislature to just 140 days every other year to pass new laws. However, it also lets the governor call for “special sessions” between those

Texas Republicans might redraw congressional maps. Democrats plan to strike back

Texas Gov. Abbott’s recent decision to consider redrawing his state’s congressional districts has prompted Democrats to issue threats to draw Republicans out of seats.
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