Corrections and Clarifications

• Correction, Aug. 3, 2021: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of an American civil rights activist. It is Cesar Chavez, not Caesar Chavez. Texas teachers say GOP’s new social studies law will hinder how an entire generation understands race, history and current events

• Correction, July 28, 2021: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Matt Berg was the only Democrat running so far in Texas’ 22nd Congressional District in 2022. At least one other Democrat, Eugene Howard, is running for the seat. Houston-area congressional candidate was dismissed from military over 2006 drunken fight

• Correction, July 27, 2021: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the number of unvaccinated people who have died in Texas from COVID-19 since February. All but 43 of the nearly 9,000 COVID-related deaths were unvaccinated people. The story also initially incorrectly stated that CDC officials did not define “substantial” or “high” COVID-transmission areas during a Tuesday press conference. Agency officials did discuss those parameters, which are found on the CDC website. CDC wants more vaccinated people and schoolchildren to mask up — but Texas keeps it voluntary

• Correction, July 21, 2021: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the date when the state’s rate of positive coronavirus tests went above 10% for the first time since February. The Department of State Health Services originally reported that the positivity rate exceeded 10% on Saturday, not Sunday as this story previously misstated, and later adjusted its data to indicate that the positivity rate exceeded 10% earlier than Saturday. Gov. Greg Abbott says he won’t impose new mask mandate despite increasing COVID-19 cases

• Correction, July 19, 2021: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the percentage of sequencing tests in Texas that found the delta variant. The correct percentage is 2.4%, not 0.02%. Houston-area COVID-19 outbreak — including delta variant cases — should be a wake-up call for Texans, health expert warns

• Correction, July 16, 2021: A previous version of this story misidentified Edna Yang, co-executive director of American Gateways, as Edna Young. Texas judge orders federal government to stop granting new DACA applications

• Correction, July 15, 2021: This story originally stated that Reps. Terry Canales and Ana Hernandez were in Washington, D.C. They were not. Texans, where’s your Democratic lawmaker?

• Correction, July 14, 2021: Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story misstated the Senate district that John Whitmire represents. It is SD-15, not SD-5. Texans, where’s your Democratic lawmaker?

• Correction, July 14, 2021: A previous version of this story misstated an argument by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock. He argued that the participation of transgender girls and women, not transgender boys and men, in women's sports could take opportunities away from cisgender girls and women. After hours of impassioned testimony, Texas Senate panel advances bills limiting the school sports teams that transgender athletes can join

• Correction, July 13, 2021: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of Whole Woman’s Health’s executive director. She is Amy Hagstrom Miller, not Amy Hagstorm Miller. Twenty abortion providers sue Texas officials over law that bans abortions as early as six weeks

• Correction, July 12, 2021: An early version of this story misstated the number of days remaining in the special legislative session. It is 26, not 27. Texas House Democrats flee the state in move that could block voting restrictions bill, bring Legislature to a halt

• Correction, July 2, 2021: A previous version of this story misspelled Aaron Reichlin-Melnick’s last name in one instance as Reichnlin-Lemnick. Gov. Greg Abbott says more apprehensions, drug seizures justify a border wall. Advocates say he's misrepresenting the numbers.

• Correction, July 2, 2021: A previous version of this story misstated Gerardo Vargas’ last name as Rodriguez. Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall. South Texas landowners are divided over whether they want it.

• Correction, July 1, 2021: A previous version of this story misstated when the Trevino-Uribe Rancho was built. It was built in 1830, not 1930. Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall. South Texas landowners are divided over whether they want it.

• Correction, July 1, 2021: A previous version of this article misidentified a nonprofit organization. It is the National Park Conservation Association, not the National Park Conservancy Association. Texas plan to reduce haze in national parks wouldn’t require any new limits on pollution

• Correction, June 29, 2021: A previous version of this story misattributed quotes in response to a question about what the Democratic lawmakers would like to see added to a voting bill if one were to pass during the special session. Comments made by Rep. Jessica González were attributed to Rep. Nicole Collier and comments made by Collier were attributed to González. State Rep. Jessica González defends Democrats' walkout on Texas voting bill

• Correction, June 29, 2021: This story incorrectly stated which school districts signed a letter asking the governor to consider including funding for remote learning during this summer’s special legislative session. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD was not one of the 30 districts. Some Texas students with disabilities thrived on remote learning, but have few options this fall

• Correction, June 29, 2021: The photo caption in this story incorrectly stated that Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 on June 8, 2022. The governor signed the bills on June 8, 2021. Texas House Democrats and legislative staffers take Gov. Greg Abbott to court for defunding Legislature

• Correction, June 25, 2021: An earlier version of this story misspelled Lillie Schechter's name and misidentified Schechter's party affiliation. Schechter is the outgoing chair of the Harris County Democrats. As Texas Republicans line up for 2022 primaries, Democrats are waiting on Beto O'Rourke and redistricting

• Correction, June 25, 2021: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the lawsuit was filed against Hannah Ceh and her parents, Stephen and Randi Ceh. The lawsuit was only filed against Hannah Ceh. Wendy Davis, others sue law enforcement and Trump supporters over “Trump Train” harassing Biden bus in Texas