Lawmakers in the House and Senate are considering nearly identical bills to replace the test as they gather for a second special legislative session.

The Texas House is expected to take on a new bill this week following the high drama over redistricting, a proposal that would punish lawmakers who leave the state to block votes. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott added last week another piece of legislation to the second special session agenda,

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott added another piece of legislation to the special session agenda, described as political payback for the House Democrats who fled the state during the first special session.