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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.
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.
Yes, the President has the power to call Congress back into session after they have voted to adjourn in order to consider some pressing matter. He can also call just the Senate back to consider a treaty of appointment he makes. This power is granted under Article II, Section 3, clause 2. The constitution says that the president can convene congress under extraordinary circumstances for as long as he sees fit. Special sessions were called fairly often before the Senate and House began meeting for most of the year, but has only occurred four times since the 20th Amendment was ratified. The 20th Amendment calls for the first session of Congress to begin on January 3 each year. In recent years, the Senate and House have been authorized to call their own special sessions after Congress adjourns.
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.