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Texas special session 2025: Flood relief, THC regulation, property taxes and GOP-led redistricting push
The 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature is set to begin Monday, July 21. The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott.Several of the priorities listed address the recent devastating floods in Central Texas.

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Protesters at Texas Governor’s Mansion oppose special session agenda demanding more focus on flood relief
Texas flooding: Governor calls special legislative session for emergency planning
The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.
When Texas state lawmakers convene Monday for a special legislative session, they will already be strapped for time.

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Texas Legislature begins mid-decade redistricting under pressure from Trump, Abbott
Texas THC fight | What's Your Point?
Texas Republicans Aim to Redraw House Districts at Trump's Urging, but There's a Risk
Trump's push comes as there are numerous political danger signs for his presidency, both in the recent turmoil over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and in new polling.

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Special Session: Texas Targets Flood Recovery, THC Limits, And Redistricting
Texas lawmakers set for contentious special session on flooding, THC, redistricting, and many more
Scoop: Republican launches House bid in key swing district GOP aims to flip in 2026 midterms
Eric Flores enters race for Texas' 34th Congressional District, a battleground that President Donald Trump won by five points, challenging Democratic incumbent Vicente Gonzalez.
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5 reasons you should care about Texas' Trump-inspired redistricting scheme
Why is the Texas Republicans' redistricting gambit a story with importance far beyond the Lone Star State? There are several reasons.
Why a walkout on GOP redistricting could be very risky for Texas Democrats
Actually derailing the redistricting effort, which was one of nearly 20 items added to the special session agenda by Gov. Greg Abbott, would be a herculean lift fraught with risk for legislative Democrats. Delaying the process with a walkout would require strong participation by most of the party's caucus, and could carry steep financial costs.
Cook Political Report moves Texas Senate race to ‘likely Republican’
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of the 2026 Texas Senate race from “solid Republican” to “likely Republican” this week as the contentious GOP primary between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton rages on.
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