21-07-2025
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What to know about the Texas Legislature's special session
The Texas Legislature's special session officially begins at noon on Monday, July 21.
It features a sweeping 18-item agenda that includes flood recovery efforts, property tax cuts, the elimination of the STAAR tests, THC and much more.
"There is more work to be done, particularly in the aftermath of the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country," Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing the special session earlier this month. "We must ensure better preparation for such events in the future."
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KHOU 11 will have complete coverage of the special session. Reporter Victor Jacobo will be in Austin starting Sunday night.
Flood recovery and preparedness among top priorities
In direct response to the catastrophic Hill Country floods over the Fourth of July weekend, several legislative items focus on helping communities better prepare for and recover from natural disasters:
Flood warning systems: Improve early alerts and preparedness infrastructure in flood-prone areas.
Emergency communications: Strengthen communication networks during major storm events.
Hill Country flood relief funding: Support jurisdictions impacted by the July 2025 floods, including FEMA match funding.
Natural disaster regulation reform: Streamline policies to accelerate recovery timelines.
This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story, including the highlights of several other issues on the agenda and how special sessions work.
