In a letter last month, the mayors of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Highland Park, Irving and Plano urge Gov. Greg Abbott to revive proposals that would change DART's funding and the makeup of its board.

Texas Legislature undertakes controversial mid-decade redistricting, amidst criticism and concerns of minority voter disenfranchisement.

Texas lawmakers returned to the Capitol Monday for the start of a special legislative session, called by Governor Greg Abbott to address several high-profile issues left unresolved during the regular session.

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.

Texas lawmakers will reconvene at the Capitol on Monday for a special legislative session to address 18 agenda items, including the implementation of flood warning systems after the deadly July flooding in the Hill Country.

Governor Abbott of Texas seeks additional federal aid following floods, aiming to include Hamilton and Travis counties in the Major Disaster Declaration for recovery support.

Experts say the Texas governor is a "campaign juggernaut" with a "wall of cash." Meanwhile, top Democrats all want to run for Senate. | Opinion

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.

Musk had become more entrenched in Texas politics after the movement of both Tesla and SpaceX headquarters from California to the state.