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Texas lawmakers are proposing two bills to prevent cities from prohibiting the removal of Ashe Juniper trees, which are responsible for the state's most impactful allergens.

"That's pollen coming off these cedar trees," Officer mark Vance said. "Look at that! Wow! They look like they're on fire but they're releasing pollen right there. Craziest thing I've ever seen.