The second special session of the 89th Texas Legislature kicked off almost immediately after the first one adjourned sine die due to House Democrats breaking quorum — with an almost identical agenda from Gov. Greg Abbott.
After the Texas House Democratic Caucus prevented a quorum within the Texas House for two weeks to avoid a vote on congressional redistricting, the first special session was brought to a close four days prior to its 30-day deadline on August 19 in anticipation of its now-active second special.
