US EditionTexas Special Session: What’s on the Agenda, How It Works and Why Gov. Greg Abbott Called One
TEXAS, JUL 21 – The special session tackles 18 key issues, including flood recovery after 130+ deaths and congressional redistricting aimed at increasing GOP seats, Governor Abbott said.
- At the State Capitol in Austin, Texas, the Texas Legislature convenes, opening a 18-item agenda with a 30-day timeline, on Monday at 12 P.M.
- Governor Greg Abbott called for a special session prompted by floods earlier this month that killed more than 130 people, to discuss emergency procedures and early warning systems.
- Beyond flood response, the agenda includes using outdoor warning sirens, as outlined in House Bill 13, banning cities and counties from hiring lobbyists, and requiring bathroom use aligned with biological sex.
- Following the regular session, Texas governor Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a ban on most hemp products, urging regulation similar to alcohol, according to San Antonio THC retailers.
- Redrawing Texas' 38 U.S. House districts, and the Texas Tribune reported, Republicans aim to fortify their slim majority by carving out more seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Texas flooding: Gov. Greg Abbott calls special legislative session for flood emergency planning
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (KERRVILLE, Texas.) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session for the state legislature on Monday to discuss emergency procedures and early warning systems in the wake of the deadly flooding earlier this month. “We must ensure better preparation in the future,” Abbott said in a statement posted on social media. The session is scheduled to begin at noon local time, according to a press release from his office. Mo…
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