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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.
As Texas undergoes what could be the largest housing recovery effort in U.S. history after Harvey, potentially thousands of renters and homeowners in the state trying to rebuild their lives could be at risk for financial ruin. Full Story
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Three months after Hurricane Harvey devastated southeast Texas, tens of thousands of displaced families are still scattered across the state and without a permanent living situation. Full Story
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Republicans in Texas' congressional delegation and the Trump administration are trading jabs over Hurricane Harvey relief aid, and a U.S. Border Patrol agent died on Sunday near Big Bend National Park. Full Story
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State transportation leaders are no longer considering an accounting maneuver to skirt a constitutional ban on using tax dollars for some toll projects. Full Story
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Is it constitutional for the state’s transportation agency to use an accounting trick to add toll lanes to Texas highways — even though the state’s voters already decided against funneling more money toward toll lanes? Full Story
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In the 24 hours following The Texas Tribune's story on sexual harassment going unchecked at the state Capitol, lawmakers in both chambers have called for a review of those policies. Full Story
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Why has sexual harassment gone unchecked at the Texas Legislature? Full Story
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Incumbents and candidates on Saturday began filing for the March 2018 party primaries, when Texas voters will decide who should serve in state government's highest offices, in the Legislature and in Congress. Full Story
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Too many Texans are still sleeping in tents and hotels two months after Hurricane Harvey devastated the state, officials from storm-battered areas told lawmakers Wednesday. Full Story
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Texas voters approved all seven constitutional amendments on the statewide ballot Tuesday. Full Story
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