Blaise Gainey, who covers the statehouse for The Texas Newsroom, said Democratic lawmakers are considering taking steps to prevent the controversial redistricting plan from getting through the Legislature.

A hearing was set to take place this week in Kerrville, where local residents should have a chance to testify before state lawmakers.

The flash floods that killed at least 135 people in Texas' Hill Country was the main topic during the opening of a special legislative session in the state on Monday.