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

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) gaveled in the start of lawmakers’ second special session Friday afternoon, saying he expected there to be enough lawmakers present to conduct business on Monday.

A group of Texas House Democrats have been staying in suburban Chicago for nearly two weeks to block Republican plans to redraw the Texas congressional map before next year's midterm election.