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They say they aren't seeking to assign blame as they review actions around the July 4 floods. Republican Sen. Charles Perry said the special session will focus on prevention and preparedness. State and county emergency response officials are scheduled to testify, but no officials from Kerr County, which was the most affected. Also on the agenda for this summer's special legislative session: a partisan redrawing of U.S. House maps to give Republicans more winnable seats. Democrats have not ruled out a walkout to derail the redistricting vote, saying they want to address flood relief and new warning systems first.