Updated: 4:26 p.m., June 14

On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott called for a special session for state lawmakers to address legislation which failed to pass during the regular 85th session.

When the session begins on July 18, its first priority will be to address sunset legislation—which keeps state agencies like the Texas Medical Board open, Abbott said.

He said addressing sunset legislation should take no longer than three to four days, and after it is resolved he will add another 19 items to the session.

Among the 19 items are Senate Bill 2, which addresses property tax reform; House Bill 2889, which proposes regulating bathroom usage based on biological gender; and school finance reform. The Texas Tribune compiled a full list of the 19 items Abbott wants to address.

Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, who authored SB 2, said he believes taxpayers are disappointed the bill failed to pass the House during the regular session. In a statement, he said he plans on fine-tuning the bill before filing it during the special session.

“I look forward to passing SB 2 as filed, including the rate rollback provisions, to bring about needed property tax reform and relief for all Texas taxpayers,” Bettencourt said.

State Rep. Kevin Roberts, R-Spring, said lawmakers had a productive regular session where they accomplished a great deal, but unresolved issues remain.

"I look forward to working with my colleagues to craft solutions to these important issues to Texans including property tax reform, school finance, and annexation reform.” Roberts said.

Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Tomball, also said she looked forward to the working on legislation during the special session.

“While it is truly a sacrifice for representatives, staff and their families to leave home and careers for 30 more days, I look forward to advancing life, liberty and smaller government in this upcoming special session," Swanson said. "It is a chance for the legislature to finish passing the strong, conservative, freedom-minded legislation that Texans demand.”

This special session is significantly shorter than the regular session, which began in January and ended on May 29. Lawmakers will only have 30 days to address all of the 20 items laid out.