The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives announced the formation of a House Select Committee to tackle congressional redistricting during the ongoing special called session of the Texas Legislature.

With the Texas Legislature's special session now underway, discussions will soon begin over one of the most controversial agenda items. The Texas House of Representatives' Select Committee on Redistricting will hold its first hearing on the potential Congressional redistricting of the state next Monday in Arlington.

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

The Texas House and Senate have decided who will serve on the legislature's joint Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting.

Democrats and Republicans are considering an aggressive strategy to gain an advantage in next year’s midterm elections that will decide the balance of power.