Special legislative session begins Mon. at Texas capitol
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Texas Democrats are considering fleeing work in an attempt to hinder a GOP-led push to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Some Democratic Texas lawmakers are weighing whether to break quorum during the special legislative session in an attempt to halt mid-decade redistricting,
The governor appeared to walk back his calls last month for lawmakers to regulate the state’s burgeoning THC industry like it does alcohol.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott extends the drought disaster proclamation due to persistent severe drought, including additional counties for state support.
The Texas House and Senate have decided who will serve on the legislature's joint Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting.
With an ambitious agenda before them, Texas lawmakers kicked off the first of what could be several special sessions.
Texas Legislature undertakes controversial mid-decade redistricting, amidst criticism and concerns of minority voter disenfranchisement.
At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents warn it could backfire.
The Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp laws. A bill to help build emergency systems failed in the spring.