Local news sources are reporting on developments in the Senate. The chamber is anticipated to have a reduced presence for most of the upcoming month. Details about the Senate's schedule are available from KTXS, the local ABC affiliate.

According to reports, the Senate is expected to return in September. At that point, there will only be a few weeks of work remaining before the midterm elections. For more information on this story, readers can consult the original source, KTXS Abilene News.