Texas Special Legislative Session: Redistricting, THC Ban, and Flood Mitigation

Special Session Agenda

• 🎯 The Texas special legislative session is underway, with an ambitious agenda covering regulating THC, eliminating STAR testing, and redrawing congressional maps.
• ⏳ The session is constitutionally limited to a maximum of 30 days, though it can conclude sooner.

Redistricting Efforts

• 🗺️ Redrawing congressional maps is occurring outside the typical 10-year census cycle, allowing the legislature to make changes.
• 📈 The primary motivation appears to be creating more Republican seats to influence the close House vote in Congress.

THC Regulation and STAR Testing

• ⚖️ A statewide ban on THC, previously vetoed by the governor, is a top priority for the Lieutenant Governor, who still strongly advocates for a ban.
• 📚 The legislature also did not agree on how to ban the STAR test during the regular session and remains divided on the issue.

Flood Mitigation and Emergency Response

• 🌊 Flood mitigation and warnings are a major focus, potentially serving as the premise for this special session.
• 💰 The session will likely include funding for emergency response, such as siren equipment, aid for tourist areas, and state money for relief in the Kurville area to assist with rebuilding.