Democrats from Austin to Washington were defiant, calling the maps racist and illegal, accusing Republicans of political gerrymandering to step on the will

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on lawmakers to pass more legislation during the ongoing Special Session. Wednesday evening, he announced that he added three items to the Special Session #2 agenda.

Texas legislators passed new youth camp safety laws following tragic flooding, with Governor Abbott ready to sign the bill, focusing on preventing future tragedies.

Texas Senate Democrats plan to filibuster the House-passed redistricting map during floor debate on Friday in a last-ditch effort to delay the final passage of the plan to create five new winnable seats for the GOP.

New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

Texas Governor Abbott signed bills increasing penalties for human trafficking, with particular protections for children and disabled individuals.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country have announced over $40 million in long-term flood relief funding efforts. “I have