Gov. Greg Abbott named nearly 20 issues to the special session agenda, including flood relief, hemp THC restrictions and redistricting.

The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, regulating THC and redistricting.

Why this matters for America: After facing pressure from Trump’s political team, Gov. Greg Abbott has asked lawmakers to redraw some of Texas’ 38 U.S. House districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Trump wants to disperse GOP voters across the state to help flip blue seats, rather then have them be consolidated in red districts.

Texas Roadhouse restaurants in El Paso will join in a statewide effort to raise money for Special Olympics Texas during a special “Tip-A-Cop” event. The event will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at Texas Roadhouse restaurants at the following locations: 5010 N.

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 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.