What's the cost for the special session? KXXV and last updated 2021-07-09 23:13:54-04 When lawmakers didn't finish their work during the regular session, the Governor called them back at our expense to get the job done. You might compare a special session of the Texas Legislature to speed dating because everything's supposed to happen on a fast track. Perhaps a better analogy is a trip to the grocery store, you know, the one where we pick the shortest line and it takes the longest time to get out. We all know there is no 'free lunch' not even at the Texas capitol where a tuna sandwich and drink goes for more than 5 bucks.