Texas Gov. Abbott Calls for Immediate Second Special Session on Redistricting

The first special session failed as Texas Democrats fled the state to prevent Republicans from advancing their redistricting plans.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a bill signing in the state Capitol in Austin on April 23, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for a second special session of the Texas Legislature to start on Aug. 15 in a proclamation issued the same day.

In a press release, the governor cited the departure of state House Democrats as the reason for the second special session. The lawmakers left the state, citing frustration over mid-decade redistricting, which was part of both the first and second session agendas.