The governor eventually agreed to include redistricting on his special session agenda after discussing the matter with the president on a phone call.

The development came on the second day of the state's special legislative session, which Abbott called partly to devise regulations for THC products and the growing industry that has grown up around them.

After remaining largely tight-lipped during the regular session, Gov. Greg Abbott finally broke his silence and said he supports banning intoxicating hemp products on Tuesday.

Texas lawmakers are meeting in a special session to debate redistricting, abortion pills, flood relief and more amid growing partisan tensions.

The Texas House is set to have public hearings about congressional redistricting around the state this week. Here's what to know.

Texas Democrats are considering fleeing work in an attempt to hinder a GOP-led push to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Some Democratic Texas lawmakers are weighing whether to break quorum during the special legislative session in an attempt to halt mid-decade redistricting,

Governor Abbott announces 2025 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame inductees, including pioneers in space, law, and business.

President Donald Trump is seeking to pick up at least four, potentially five, Texas congressional seats for Republicans in a midterm election cycle that ordinarily would favor the Democrats. Gov. Greg Abbott has obliged Trump by adding redistricting to a crowded special session that also includes disaster recovery and preparedness.