Texas lawmakers are commencing a special legislative session to address funding for recovery after recent floods that claimed over 130 lives. Failed past legislation on emergency warning system funding prompted this session. Committees from the House and Senate are traveling to Kerrville to gather information on local government needs. Governor Greg Abbott's session proclamation includes flood-related initiatives, such as improving warning systems and providing disaster relief. Additionally, contentious GOP proposals on redistricting and medication abortion laws are part of the agenda, indicating a challenging session ahead.
"Had we had sirens along this area up and down, the same type of sirens that they have in Israel when there's an attack coming that would have blown very loudly, it's possible that that would've saved some of these lives."
"He's also including a list of controversial GOP priorities, which include redrawing congressional voting districts in ways that would impact the 2026 midterm elections and tightening laws against medication abortion."
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