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A special session may be called by the Governor. It can last up to a maximum of 30 days. It is only limited to the purpose of the special session, they do not discuss general items but rather specifically what the Governor has called the special session for. There is no maximum on how many special session may be called, only a day limit for each one.
This would a special session which can only be called by the Govenor of Texas. The Governor also sets the agenda in a special session.
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Depends on the state. In most states there is a bicameral legislature. The names of the two houses vary state to state (usually a Senate and Assembly or House of Delegates). Nebraska is the only state with a single house in its legislature (simply called the 'Legislature'.)
Nebraska is the only state NOT to have a bicameral legislature. Instead, the state has a unicameral non-partisan legislature. This means that there is one house instead of a house and senate.