Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to sign a redistricting plan soon after the Senate passed it in an overnight session. Meanwhile, California Democrats have launched their own special election effort aimed at revising their congressional districts, underscoring the wider national focus on redistricting.

As the death toll from the recent floods rises to 32, officials are intensifying their search for missing individuals. Governor Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to act swiftly, emphasizing the need to assume that those missing are alive.

In a bold move, Texas hemp advocates have delivered over 100,000 signatures to Governor Abbott, urging a veto of SB 3. The legislation is considered flawed by the advocates, who are pushing for immediate action to stop it.