The new special session started with threats to House Democrats, who have signaled their intention to return to Texas after leaving the state to block the passage of a new GOP-friendly congressional map.

House Speaker said he expected the missing members to return by Monday to resume work on redistricting, THC rules and flood responses.

Gov. Gregg Abbott says state Democrats who skipped town to derail a GOP-backed redistricting effort could face arrest and possibly expulsion from office.