Texas lawmakers gathered this week for a special legislative session to discuss emergency procedures and early warning systems following the deadly July 4 flash floods. Gov. Greg Abbott called the special session in the wake of the flooding, which killed more than 130 people in Hill Country.

As Texas legislators sit for a month-long special session, the devastating Hill Country floods are top of mind.

“Anytime you hear them talk about redistricting, especially if it’s in the middle of the cycle, all this is about political games and trying to destroy our democracy,” Wu said.