THE DEMOCRATS ARE BACK IN TOWN! 89th Legislative Session - 2ND Session!

The 89th Texas Legislature's Second Called Session, which began on August 15, 2025, was initiated by Governor Greg Abbott with a specific agenda. The session's primary focus is to address several key issues that were not resolved during the first special session.

The main items on the agenda include:

Redistricting: The most significant and controversial item is redrawing the state's congressional map. The proposed map is designed to create new districts that are expected to favor the Republican party.

Disaster Preparedness and Relief: The session is addressing legislation related to flood relief funding, improving flood warning systems, and enhancing natural disaster preparation. A new item on the agenda is to ensure and enhance youth camp safety.

Consumable Hemp Products: Lawmakers are considering new regulations on consumable THC products, which would include limiting potency and restricting synthetically modified compounds.

Other Bills: The session is also taking up a number of other issues, including property tax relief, eliminating the STAAR test, protecting "women's spaces," banning taxpayer-funded lobbying, and legislation concerning human trafficking victims and police personnel records.