Time Running Out On The First Special Session For Texas Lawmakers Get our free mobile app The Texas House Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C. only have a handful of days left before they are able to run out the clock on the first special session. In Texas, the Governor can call a special session when the legislature is out of regular session, and he can call as many as he wants, but they only last thirty days and for this special session, day thirty is on Friday. Sure, a few days remain, but let's be honest, the Democrats aren't coming back until Friday or Saturday, if then. The Democrats have run out the clock on the first session that not only dealt with voter integrity legislation and bond reform. But this special session also could have seen more money go towards the foster care system in Texas and even more money towards retired teachers.