State of Texas: In Depth – Why everyone is talking about trees

AUSTIN (KXAN) – One item on Gov. Greg Abbott’s list of priorities for the special legislative session is facing pushback from tree advocates.
The bill would overturn ordinances in cities that provide protection to trees on personal property.
Advocates gathered this week at the Texas State Capitol for a bipartisan reading of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax in protest of the bill.
Rep. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, says she believes the bill is “overreaching, and has a lot of preemption,