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Texas Special Session Day 1

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What has been proposed at the Texas special legislative session on flooding crisis

Texas lawmakers gathered this week for a special legislative session to discuss emergency procedures and early warning systems following the deadly July 4 flash floods. Gov. Greg Abbott called the special session in the wake of the flooding, which killed more than 130 people in Hill Country.

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A guide to Texas’ special legislative session

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Texas Special Session Cheat Sheet

Texas Lawmakers Will Debate Flood Response, Redistricting and Other Issues

As Texas legislators sit for a month-long special session, the devastating Hill Country floods are top of mind.

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Protesters at Texas Governor’s Mansion oppose special session agenda, demanding more focus on flood relief

Texas Democrats demand flood relief take priority over redistricting in special session

Day 1 of Texas special session starts with Democrats signaling they could flee over redistricting

"I'm disappointed that this is already becoming this partisan special session," State Rep. Christina Morales (D-Houston) said.

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Texas Democrats consider breaking quorum, other strategies as special session launches

Texas legislature to address redistricting, committee members assigned

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Texas lawmakers focus on disaster preparedness after deadly flood

In the wake of a devastating flood that claimed 107 lives in Kerr County, Texas lawmakers are convening a special session to address disaster preparedness.

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Texas lawmakers begin review of catastrophic floods that killed at least 136

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Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren't out to assign blame

Texas Lawmakers Begin Review of Catastrophic Floods That Killed at Least 135

Texas lawmakers on Wednesday were set to begin reviewing the July 4 floods that killed at least 135 people, a disaster that put local officials under scrutiny over why residents along the Guadalupe Ri...

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GOP gerrymandering in Texas would only invite more partisan warfare

Despite risks, Texas Republicans launch Trump-backed effort to redraw congressional lines

Push to redraw districts to boost midterm chances carries risks for both parties

“In the last three elections, the House of Representatives’ margin has been five seats or less, so five seats there and maybe two more seats in Ohio could definitely potentially make the difference i...

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Texas Republicans set public hearings on redistricting in Austin, Houston and Arlington

Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods

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Texas Governor Explains His New Stance On Hemp Products As Ban Quickly Advances In Special Legislative Session

The governor of Texas is detailing where he stands on a renewed push in the legislature to ban most consumable hemp products, seemingly departing from a proposal that advanced through a Senate committee this week by calling for regulated access to low-THC hemp items for adults.

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Texas Republicans might redraw congressional maps. Democrats plan to strike back

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.

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Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster and even break quorum.