Eckhardt had been planning to resign to run for state Senate. Now she says she’ll stay on until mid-May.
Cassandra Pollock
Cassandra Pollock was a state politics reporter for the Tribune. She joined the Tribune full-time in June 2017 after a fellowship during the 85th Texas Legislature. Pollock spent her first two years at the Trib as an engagement reporter, which meant her name likely landed in your inbox every weekday morning with “The Brief,” a newsletter on all things Texas politics and public policy. Pollock is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. Pollock left The Texas Tribune in 2021.
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Economy
Texas’ budget could take massive hit as coronavirus crisis continues unfolding, lawmakers learn
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar told House members that it’s too soon to make detailed forecasts, but both the state budget and Economic Stabilization Fund could be drastically revised down.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Dallas County orders residents to shelter in place as coronavirus cases there spread
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins’ new order came after Gov. Greg Abbott held off from issuing a similar directive to the entire state.
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Economy
Texas regulators contemplating a reduction in oil production amid coronavirus crisis
A Texas Railroad Commission official said no decision has been made yet and the agency is looking into options.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott on Texas bars and restaurants: Expect an announcement Thursday
“We’re dealing with something … that is not just statewide in scope, not just nationwide in scope, but is worldwide in scope,” Abbott said.
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Coronavirus in Texas
While other states fighting coronavirus enforce widespread closures, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott goes with a patchwork system
While most states have mandated the closure of schools, bars and restaurants; deployed their militaries; or diverted state resources to COVID-19 response, Texas is largely leaving it up to schools and local governments to decide how to proceed. Some say the approach can undermine response efforts.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas officials link man’s death to coronavirus, first such case in state
The man, in his late 90s, had symptoms consistent with the new coronavirus, and a test later came back positive for COVID-19, officials said.
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Gov. Greg Abbott postpones special Texas Senate election due to coronavirus pandemic
The special election is now set for July 14.
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Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt resigns to run for Texas Senate
Eckhardt was elected Travis County’s first female county judge in 2015.
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“I did a horrible job,” House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says of meeting that led to his political downfall
Bonnen’s comments came during his first interview since announcing his retirement. The speaker also again defended his reasoning for taking the meeting.