Corrections and Clarifications

• Correction, Dec. 2, 2021: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the day the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson, a case challenging Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban was Thursday. The oral arguments were heard on Wednesday. The Supreme Court appears open to rolling back abortion rights. Here's what that means for Texas.

• Correction, Dec. 1, 2021: In a previous version of this story, the decreases in statewide STAAR test results for reading and math between 2019 and 2021 were incorrect. The 2021 STAAR results showed that 43% of all students met grade level in reading, down from 47% in 2019. For math, 35% of all students met grade level, a large drop from the 50% who met that mark in 2019. The pandemic has undone years of educational gains in Texas schools. Here’s what the road to recovery looks like.

• Correction, Nov. 23, 2021: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Matthew Kincaid as Michael Kinkaid. UT-Austin to keep Stan Richards’ name on advertising school after he called motel campaign “too Black”

• Correction, Nov. 19, 2021: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that there were no sexual education materials approved by the State Board of Education. One textbook for middle school students was approved. No materials were approved for elementary students. State Board of Education approves one sex ed textbook for Texas middle school students

• Correction, Nov. 16, 2021: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified in one instance Ryan Guillen's state House district as HD-51. Guillen represents HD-31. State Rep. Ryan Guillen switches to GOP in latest blow to South Texas Democrats

• Correction, Nov. 16, 2021: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Ashley Hope Pérez is from El Paso. Pérez is from East Texas. How a YA oral-sex scene touched off Texas' latest culture war

• Correction, Nov. 9, 2021: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the popular delta-8 cannabis compound is extracted from delta-9 THC. While Delta-8 can be found naturally in small amounts in the cannabis plant, it is typically a lab-produced derivative. Delta-8 is legal in Texas — for now — after Travis County judge blocks state from criminalizing the cannabis extract

• Correction, Nov. 4, 2021: A previous version of this article misstated the status of Dallas' rent relief program. The Dallas Housing Authority has stopped taking applications for aid, not Dallas City Hall. Citing overwhelming demand, Texas Rent Relief Program will stop taking new applications after Friday

• Clarification, Nov. 3, 2021: An earlier version of this story implied that Rochelle Garza is the only woman and Latina running for attorney general in 2022. She is the only woman and Latina running in the Democratic primary for attorney general. Eva Guzman, a former Texas Supreme Court justice, is running in the Republican primary. Former ACLU lawyer Rochelle Garza decides to run for attorney general after redistricting upends congressional campaign

• Correction, Nov. 3, 2021: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the CDC director. It is Rochelle Walensky, not Rachel Wolensky. Young Texans can soon get vaccinated against COVID-19 after CDC signs off on Pfizer shots for kids 5-11

• Correction, Nov. 1, 2021: A photo caption in a previous version of this story misidentified the hometown of state Rep. Shelby Slawson. It is Stephenville, not Shelbyville. Fetal “heartbeat” bill, which could ban abortions at six weeks, nears passage in the Legislature

• Correction, Nov. 1, 2021: A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of a former U.S. attorney general. He is Michael Mukasey, not Michael Mukaskey. Evan Young, former clerk to conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, appointed to Texas Supreme Court

• Correction, Oct. 29, 2021: A previous version of this story incorrectly described some of the guidance for who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. According to FDA and CDC guidance, anyone 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as their primary dose is eligible for any of the three approved COVID-19 vaccines as a booster shot. People who received the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine can get a booster shot if they’re 65 or older, of if they’re 18 or older and at high risk of serious illness or exposure. Wondering who can get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and when? Here’s what Texans need to know.

• Correction, Oct. 28, 2021: An earlier version of this story misquoted one of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s remarks about bitcoin. He said, “Give me a horse and a gun and an open plain, and I can conquer the world” — not “open flame.” Texas Republicans want to make the state the center of the cryptocurrency universe

• Correction, Oct. 27, 2021: Some of the map scale bars in this story previously listed the wrong number of miles on smaller screen sizes. These have been corrected. With surgical precision, Republicans draw two congressional districts that dilute power of Hispanic and Asian voters

• Correction, Oct. 26, 2021: A photo caption in a previous version of this story misspelled the name of Salman Bhojani's campaign manager. He is Brian Patrick, not Brain. Texas’ new political maps create safer districts for incumbents — and put an end to some challengers’ runs

• Correction, Oct. 22, 2021: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect partisan breakdown of the Texas House. The lower chamber has 83 Republicans and 66 Democrats, not 67 Democrats, because there is a vacant seat in House District 118. Texas House passes proposed new map for chamber’s 150 districts, aiming to protect Republicans’ majority for the next decade

• Correction, Oct. 21, 2021: Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story misspelled the name of a former Texas secretary of state. She is Ruth Hughs, not Ruth Hughes. Gov. Greg Abbott’s pick for top Texas election post worked with Trump to fight 2020 results

• Correction, Oct. 21, 2021: Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story listed the wrong title for John Hellerstedt. He is the Department of State Health Services commissioner, not the Health and Human Services commissioner. Texas says popular cannabis extract, delta-8, is illegal, sending retailers scrambling

• Correction, Oct. 19, 2021: In a previous version of this story, it was incorrectly stated that Texas State University is a flagship campus. The Texas State University System does not have a flagship university. Texas colleges and universities get more than $3 billion for campus construction projects under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott