Texas lawmakers will start working on their response to the state’s deadly flooding when they meet later this month in a special session. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) this week ordered the Legislature to consider a series of topics related to the storm, starting with improving and strengthening early warning systems and emergency communications.

Critics of the proposed redistricting were quick to voice their concerns over attempts by Republicans to cling to the slim majority they currently hold-25 out of the 38 Texas congressional districts-for this reason.

Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.