Texas lawmakers review deadly July 4 floods and face pressure over electoral map redrawing.

Texas lawmakers are reviewing the July 4 floods that killed at least 135 people, scrutinizing local officials for insufficient warnings to residents along the Guadalupe River. This 30-day special session also tackles the redrawing of U.S. House maps to benefit Republicans in 2026, with Democrats pushing for flood relief and better warning systems first. Bills to improve early warnings and provide relief funding have been filed, while Democrats consider filibusters or walkouts to block the map redraw.