Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued a proclamation convening a special legislative session that will begin at noon on July 21. The call lays out 18 agenda items, with the first four aimed at strengthening the state’s ability to prepare for and respond to natural disasters after the deadly Central Texas floods over the July 4 weekend. Flood-specific proposals include legislation to install early warning systems, upgrade emergency communications, establish a relief fund for jurisdictions hit by the storms and streamline rules to accelerate disaster preparation and recovery. Abbott said the measures are needed "in the aftermath of the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country," where the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet in 45 minutes, killing more than 100 people and leaving roughly 160 missing. Among the victims were at least 27 girls and counselors at Camp Mystic, making the event the second-deadliest flood in state history. Lawmakers are also being asked to redraw congressional districts, regulate hemp-derived THC products, eliminate the STAAR standardized test, cut property taxes and tackle other conservative priorities that failed during the regular session. Under Texas law, legislators may consider only the subjects the governor places on the agenda, and they have a maximum of 30 days to act once the special session convenes.