The video at the top of this story is from a previous interview with Texas House Rep. Gene Wu.

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After two weeks in the Windy City, Texas House Democrats are back in Texas's capital to commence Gov. Greg Abbott's second special session.

When the House convened shortly after noon Monday, the roll call showed enough members present to meet quorum.

"We are done waiting. We have a quorum. Now is the time for action. We will move quickly, and the schedule will be demanding until our work is complete," House Speaker Dustin Burrows said, addressing the chamber.

The House referred several bills to committees for hearings and potential action, including several bills in response to the deadly July floods. The committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding scheduled a meeting M

See Full Page