Urban Democrats said they opposed the bill because it didn’t allow planning regulations for land around military bases. They feared that could lead to development that interferes with the installations’ operations.
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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Bill to end jail time for those too poor to pay fines heads to Texas governor
The bill would allow courts to ask defendants if they are too poor to pay for traffic tickets, fines for other low-level and fine-only offenses or court costs.
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Convention of states-related bill hits Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk
A bill outlining the duties and limits of Texas delegates should a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution occur is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for a signature.
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The Brief: It’s the Texas Legislature’s last weekend — for this session
As the Texas Legislature heads into its final weekend before the regular session ends Monday, lots of parts at the Capitol are still churning.
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The Brief: A late-night blow to Texas “bathroom bill” compromise
Inching toward the legislative finish line and with the possibility of a special session looming in the distance, the Texas Legislature had another busy Tuesday.
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Conference committee approves convention of states-related measure
A Texas legislative committee reinstalled a Senate provision in a bill that would only allow state lawmakers to serve as delegates in a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution.
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The Bookshelf: May 23, 2017
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Stumbling Toward Victory.
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College graduate with rare disease outlives doctors’ prediction
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Researchers find clues to baldness, gray hair with mice
Scientists trying to understand a rare genetic disease realized they identified two proteins that cause balding and gray hair, at least in mice.
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3D printers come closer to treating infertility
Researchers have successfully used 3D printing to create ovaries for mice that resulted in pregnancies, raising hopes that the same approach will someday work for humans.