What is the term for a special legislative session called by the Governor?

The term for a special legislative session called by the Governor is "special session." This terminology is used to indicate that the session is convened outside of the regular legislative calendar to address specific issues or urgent matters that require immediate attention. The Governor has the authority to call a special session and can outline the agenda that lawmakers are permitted to address during this time.

Regular sessions are predetermined periods when the legislature meets according to the state constitution or established routine, whereas extraordinary and emergency sessions are not the designated terms used in Texas law to refer specifically to sessions called by the Governor. This distinguishes the term "special session" as the correct and officially recognized phrase for such legislative activity.