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

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.  The second special session will start just two hours after the first session is completed. The Texas Democrats left the state almost two weeks ago, protesting the proposed redrawing of Texas congressional districts. “Delinquent House Democrats ran away from their responsibility to pass crucial legislation to benefit the lives of Texans,” Abbott said....