Texas Democrats have threatened a walkout over President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional map. Texas legislators began their special session on Tuesday. John C. Moritz, the chief political reporter for the Austin American-Statesman,

AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) - Lawmakers returned to the Capitol Monday for the start of a special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott. The first day was mostly ceremonial, with the Texas House gaveling in briefly before adjourning until Thursday.

“Regulating THC for 21+ in TX is a backdoor way to legalize recreational marijuana,” he said in a Monday social media post. “Law enforcement is against regulation & supports a full ban. Texas has a robust program for those in need of medical THC for cancer, PTSD, & other issues.”

Austin Public Health officials are encouraging Travis County residents to get up to date on their measles vaccinations after traces of the virus were detected through wastewater surveillance.

Public Health officials in Central Texas have detected traces of a highly contagious disease in Austin-Travis County wastewater. Austin Public Health (APH) said traces of the measles virus were found through wastewater surveillance in Travis County during the first week of July.

A ban has been in place for decades. City officials say there are several factors to consider before allowing folks to jump in the water.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents named former Texas Republican lawmaker John Zerwas the sole finalist for the position of chancellor during a brief telephone meeting Monday. They also named interim University of Texas at Austin President Jim Davis as a sole finalist for that job.

The FCIC recommended that anyone who feels they may have been victimized or targeted by this scam contact local law enforcement.

While Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission couldn't give specifics on the investigation into Lit Lounge, it confirmed it is ongoing.