Why there’s a special session During their regular legislative session in the spring, state lawmakers passed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products like vapes, gummies and drinks that provide a similar high as marijuana.

The flash floods that killed at least 135 people in Texas' Hill Country was the main topic during the opening of a special legislative session in the state on Monday.

The special session is underway with disaster recovery, THC regulations and redistricting among the items on Texas Gov. Abbott's agenda.