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Texas legislature’s special session begins Monday: How to contact your representative and make your voice heard
Texas has 38 House of Representatives, also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman. Each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district, ...
North Texas cannabis industry looks toward special session after Gov. Abbott vetoed THC ban
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick pushed Senate Bill 3 during the regular session but Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the bill because of concerns over legal challenges.
Texas conversationists push bold flood plan as special session looms
The Guadalupe River has experienced at least six fatal floods since 1921, he said.
Natural disaster response one focus when special session starts next week
Work begins Monday in Austin on improving the state’s response to natural disasters that's part of a special session that Gov ...
On eve of special session, state senator explains the flood-related legislation lawmakers are considering
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt isn’t sure 30 days will be enough time to address 18 agenda items during the special session.
Houston lawmaker warns redistricting plan would silence minority voices ahead of special session
Texas lawmakers prepare for a special session on redistricting, while Rep. Jolanda Jones rallies against a Republican plan ...
President Trump pushes controversial redistricting plan in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott adds to special session agenda
Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.
State lawmakers begin laying out plans to improve disaster response, preparedness after deadly flooding across Texas
The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.