The Texas Senate tentatively approved a bill that would change how health providers in the state handle fetal tissue Wednesday.
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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Texas Senate backs bill that would end most union payroll deductions
The Texas Senate tentatively approved a measure that would end the state’s practice of collecting public employee membership dues for certain labor unions and other associations through payroll organizations.
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The Brief: Is the Collin County jury pool tainted in favor of Ken Paxton?
Prosecutors at a pretrial hearing for the securities fraud case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are expected to argue for a change of venue.
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House panel hears bills for open carry without permit
Two measures that would make it easier for Texans to access guns were up for consideration by the House Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday.
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Could health supplements treat alcoholism?
Research shows certain over-the-counter drugs may be as effective or better than current treatments for people with bipolar disorder who have who have high rates of alcoholism.
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Fourth Zika case reported in Dallas County
Dallas confirmed its fourth case of the Zika virus for 2017, prompting concern about the illness which was reported in 22 people last year.
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GOP pulls Obamacare repeal bill
House GOP leaders pulled a measure to repeal the Affordable Care Act after trying for days to gather enough votes to approve it.
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Genetic tests aid cancer prevention
People with a high genetic risk of cancer can help their own odds by getting tested and taking extra precaution with preventative measures, researchers say.
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Daylight savings time harder for night owls
It’s more difficult for people to adjust to daylight savings time if they sleep and rise later than early birds, research shows.
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The Q&A: Spencer Berthelsen
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Spencer Berthelsen, former managing director of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston.