Republican state leaders are moving fast on the special session, aiming to pass all of Abbott's priority items and adjourn before the Labor Day weekend.

Texas lawmakers this week are considering Republicans’ efforts to redraw congressional districts as President Donald Trump wants.

Collier said having officers shadow her was an attack on her dignity and an attempt to control her movements.

"Children's religious beliefs should be instilled by parents and faith communities, not politicians and public schools."

In Texas, 16 families from different faith backgrounds brought the legal challenge.

Parents of young girls who died in last month's flooding in the Texas Hill Country were in Austin on Wednesday to testify about proposed flood safety legislation for camps and campgrounds.