Texas lawmakers will convene in Austin today for a special session of the legislature, which will touch on a flurry of contentious issues—including, among others, Republicans’ efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map to make it more competitive for the GOP.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for the July 21 special session to discuss the issue. The special session was called on July 9 after Abbott issued a proclamation directing the Legislature to convene in Austin for a special session beginning at noon on July 21.
