Gov. Greg Abbott has called a second special session for 19 agenda items as Texas' redistricting showdown rages on.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced a second special session on Friday after state lawmakers gaveled out their first special session earlier in the morning amid the ongoing redistricting fight. “Delinquent House Democrats ran away from their responsibility to pass crucial legislation to benefit the lives of Texans,

The new session is already underway, with both sides of the aisle accusing the other of neglecting flood victims as the redistricting stalemate continues.