Texas Legislature undertakes controversial mid-decade redistricting, amidst criticism and concerns of minority voter disenfranchisement.

On the call for the special legislative session, which began Monday, is the task of redistricting Texas’ 38 congressional districts. The special session has begun for an initial 30 days to address 18 legislative priorities identified by Gov.

Today Texas lawmakers returned to the capitol for the start of the special session, where they will tackle a variety of legislation. Legislators now have just 30 days to work on legislation, focusing on Governor Greg Abbott’s 18 agenda items. What’s Trending: Texas leads nation in flood deaths, Trump updates, Texas Legislature’s special session

Governor Abbott and other officials attended a press conference in San Angelo, Texas, to discuss the response to the recent floods and the state's efforts to support the recovery process, including providing individual and public assistance,

The emails were requested in April by The Texas Newsroom as part of an effort to track Musk’s growing influence at the Texas Capitol.

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.

Rather than accept mid-decade redistricting during a special legislative session, liberal lawmakers are considering fleeing the state.