Corrections and Clarifications
Our reporting on all platforms will be truthful, transparent and respectful; our facts will be accurate, complete and fairly presented. When we make a mistake — and from time to time, we will — we will work quickly to fully address the error, correcting it within the story, detailing the error on the story page and adding it to this running list of Tribune corrections. If you find an error, email corrections@texastribune.org.
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported some provisions of Proposition 1. It does not address nuisance claims directly. This article also has been updated throughout to clarify what Proposition 1 addresses. Taxes, state parks, infrastructure: What you need to know about the Nov. 7 constitutional amendments election
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misidentified the Paxton lawyer who questioned Henry de la Garza, human resources director for the attorney general's office. The lawyer's name is Amy Hilton. Paxton trial updates, Sept. 14: AG supervisor refutes whistleblower claims
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Correction, : This article has been updated to correct three errors. The new law did not ban absentee ballot drop boxes. In fact, the law codified rules for in-person delivery of absentee ballots to election workers at drop-off locations. The law did not set new requirements for people driving more than seven voters to the polls. New requirements apply only if voters use the curbside-voting option. The law did not eliminate an employer’s obligation to let employees take time off to vote. The law provides an exception under some circumstances. What’s at stake in the long-awaited trial over Texas’s sweeping 2021 elections law
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misidentified a parent who testified at a Texas Health and Human Services Commission meeting this year. The parent’s name is Jayne Moorman. Texas parents who care for their disabled children full time will lose money after pay raise
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misstated the city in which Johnny Sutton is based. “It was not a mutiny”: Senior staff had no choice but to report Ken Paxton to the FBI, whistleblower testifies
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article inaccurately reported how much Todd Interests bought the former state park for. The company bought it for $103 million. Texas takes legal action to save Fairfield Lake State Park
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the school year that recently started. It is the 2023-2024 school year. Federal judge bars Texas from enforcing book rating law
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said a Travis County judge blocked House Bill 2127, a state law that would limit local governments' ability to create new ordinances, from taking effect. While the judge declared the law unconstitutional Wednesday, she did not stop the law from taking effect. Judge declares new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules unconstitutional
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Correction, : In a previous version of this story, a helicopter was incorrectly identified in a photo caption as belonging to Customs and Border Protection. It is the property of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Texas National Guard disbanded intelligence wing after members used WhatsApp to spy on migrants
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Clarification, : This article has been updated to clarify that the Ector County Library book club meets on Tuesdays, not Thursdays. The national debate over books has come to West Texas. And librarians are stuck in the middle.
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Correction, : A previous version of this article also incorrectly referred to 1,300 chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, most of which are not covered by existing state and federal regulatory standards. Those 1,300 chemicals have been found in produced water and include hydraulic fracturing chemicals. The article also included the incorrect year of an article authored by the Environmental Defense Fund's Cloelle Danforth and others. It was published in 2020, not 2019. Texas’ environmental agency enables companies to increase oilfield wastewater disposal in rivers
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Correction, : A previous version of this story included the incorrect affiliation for hydrogeologist Dorina Murgulet. She is from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, not UT-Corpus Christi. Texas’ environmental agency enables companies to increase oilfield wastewater disposal in rivers
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Correction, : A previous version of this story included the wrong title for Eric Ingram. He is the operations manager for Comfort's water supply company, not the general manager. Heat, drought and population growth have stressed aquifers that supply water to millions of Texans
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Correction, : A previous version of this story included the incorrect year that Tara Jones and her family again suffered health effects from a foul odor at their home. It was December 2020, not December 2021. For Texans, fighting state-regulated oilfield waste dumps can be a costly, do-it-yourself effort
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Correction, : A previous version of this article mistakenly said a term limits proposal supported by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz would keep him from seeking reelection. The proposal, if it becomes law, is not retroactive and would apply to future terms. Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
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Clarification, : In a previous version of this article, Ed Burbach was identified as a former assistant attorney general. Burbach was the former deputy attorney general for civil litigation. Part 2: Texas backlash to Obama fueled conservative drive to reinterpret U.S. Constitution
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Correction, : This story has been updated to note that under the proposed property tax-cuts plan, homeowners who live in a residence they own would continue to benefit from the state’s current 10% cap on annual property appraisal increases. Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that Senate Bill 3 allocates $600,000 to pay for cuts to the state’s franchise tax. The amount is $600 million. Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the judge’s injunction would remain in effect even if the state appealed the decision. The state’s appeal to the Texas Supreme Court blocked the injunction. Texas AG appeals judge’s order that allows women with complicated pregnancies to get abortions
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Correction, : A previous version of this story included the incorrect bill number for the legislation that bans anonymous reports of abuse or neglect. It was House Bill 63, not Senate Bill 63. Texas lawmakers move to close foster care hiring loopholes and expand rights of parents facing investigations
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.