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Tree Ordinances: When Conservation And Property Rights Clash

Posted on July 20, 2017 · Gov. Abbott wants the state to roll back city tree ordinances, but the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy is concerned that it will hinder the replanting efforts there.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Prison Heat Conditions, And Trees Ordinances (July 20, 2017)

Posted on July 20, 2017 · Houston Matters examines a ruling on heat conditions in a prison near Houston, Gov. Abbott’s desire to repeal tree ordinances in cities, and how Houston plant life has changed over the years. Plus Houston Millennials talk about the state of their generation.