https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/noah-alcala-bach/The latest news by Noah Alcala Bach.enTue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/13/texas-trap-neuter-release-bill-cats/Animal advocates are deeply divided over whether so-called TNR policies are a good idea. A bill signed by the governor last weekend gives them legal protection statewide.Emily Foxhall and Noah Alcala BachTue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/13/texas-trap-neuter-release-bill-cats/Volunteers in Tomball, north of Houston, feed an estimated 75 to 100 stray cats each day. A bill passed by lawmakers last month aims to protect trap-neuter-release programs in Texas.There are an estimated 75-100 stray cats fed daily by volunteers at various locations in Tomball, on June 11, 2023.Douglas Sweet Jr. for The Texas Tribune