Abortion, THC, flood management and STAAR testing will be on a packed agenda when state lawmakers return to Austin for a special session later this month. Why it matters: If lawmakers act on all 18 items,

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his official proclamation announcing a special legislative session. Texas lawmakers will be back in Austin starting on July 21. The session, which originally looked like it would focus on regulating THC,

Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.