Corrections and Clarifications

• Correction, April 13, 2021: A previous version of this article misspelled a Texas senator's first name. He is Brian Birdwell, not Brain Birdwell. Senate passes bill to curb Texas governor’s power to shut down state for extended time during emergency

• Correction, April 12, 2021: A previous version of this story misspelled the last name of the executive director for the Transgender Education Network of Texas. He is Emmett Schelling, not Shelling. As Texas Legislature considers anti-trans bills, NCAA announces it will not hold events in states that discriminate against trans students

• Correction, April 9, 2021: An earlier version of this story referred to the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill approved by Congress last month as the Cares Act. That bill passed in March 2020; Congress passed a separate spending package in March 2021. Biden administration spending $60 million per week to shelter unaccompanied minors

• Correction, April 9, 2021: A previous version of this story said that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was shocked that 11 Democrats supported Senate Bill 4. A spokesperson for Patrick later said that some Democrats voting against the bill is what actually surprised Patrick. Senate Democrats support conservative-backed Texas bill requiring pro-sports teams with state contracts to play national anthem

• Correction, April 8, 2021: A previous version of this story misstated Edna Yang's position with American Gateways. She is the co-executive director, not co-founder. Advocates back Gov. Greg Abbott's call for greater oversight at migrant shelters. But they question his timing and motivations.

• Correction, April 7, 2021: A previous version of this story misspelled Gov. Greg Abbott's last name as Abbot in one instance. As Republicans hammer Biden on border policy, Democrats question the authenticity of their concern for migrants

• Correction, April 5, 2021: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the Harris County judge. It's Lina Hidalgo, not Linda. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will boycott Major League Baseball events after the league pulled its All-Star Game from Georgia

• Correction, March 26, 2021: Correction: A earlier version of this story misstated the title of César Blanco. He is a state senator, not a state representative. After Atlanta and Colorado mass shootings, Texas GOP leaders double down on protecting gun owners

• Clarification, March 25, 2021: This story was updated to be more explicit about Texas prisoners receiving vaccines. After a freezer failed at one unit in February, doses were given to prisoners who were “primarily” 65 and older or who had chronic health conditions. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice began administering doses Monday to prisoners who are 65 and older and who also have chronic health conditions. Not all prisoners who have received doses since February are 65 or older and also living with a chronic medical condition. Hundreds of Texas prisoners are getting vaccinated — months after many became eligible

• Correction, March 25, 2021: A previous version of this story misspelled the last name of a Republican pollster. He is Mike Baselice, not Baseslice. Warren Buffett group lobbying Texas lawmakers for deal to build $8 billion worth of power plants for emergency use

• Clarification, March 17, 2021: This headline has been updated to make clear that Arthur D’Andrea’s departure was not effective immediately. He resigned upon the appointment of his successor. The previous headline said, “There’s no one left on Texas’ Public Utility Commission after final board member resigns at Gov. Greg Abbott’s request.” Texas’ last Public Utility Commission member resigns at Gov. Greg Abbott’s request

• Correction, March 13, 2021: The number of new cases in the last 14 days, which is listed in the county table and map, was not updated on March 12. This data was corrected on March 13. 1 in 5 Texans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

• Correction, March 12, 2021: A earlier version of this story misspelled the name of a research associate at the Webber Energy Group at the University of Texas at Austin. He is Joshua Rhodes, not Joshua Rhoades. Texas lawmakers plan slate of bills in response to power outages, but experts skeptical there will be meaningful change

• Correction, March 6, 2021: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the San Antonio city manager. His name is Erik Walsh, not Eric Walsh. Texas’ largest cities will keep requiring masks in municipal buildings even after statewide mandate ends

• Correction, March 5, 2021: A previous version of this story misnamed the CEO of NRG Energy Inc. He is Mauricio Gutierrez, not Marcil Gutierrez. Oil and gas interests left to “self-regulate” in aftermath of winter storm as Texas politicians pile on to ERCOT

• Correction, March 5, 2021: Brian Guthrie’s salary was incorrect on this site from Feb. 12 until March 5, 2021 because of an error in the data from the Texas Comptroller. His salary is $355,141, not $754,275. Search the newly updated Government Salaries Explorer

• Correction, March 4, 2021: A previous version of this story misstated the name of San Antonio's convention center. It is the Henry B. González Convention Center, not the Henry G. González Convention Center. Texas’ largest cities will keep requiring masks in municipal buildings even after statewide mandate ends

• Correction, March 4, 2021: Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story misspelled the last name of a U.S. representative in one instance. He is Ronny Jackson, not Ronny Jackon. U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson denies allegations he made sexual comments, violated alcohol policy while White House physician

• Correction, March 3, 2021: Due to an editing mistake, an earlier version of this story incorrectly described James Huffines as a lobbyist. Huffines is a former bank executive who served two stints as chair of the University of Texas System Board of Regents. Three of Gov. Greg Abbott’s four coronavirus medical advisers say they weren’t directly consulted before he lifted mask mandate

• Correction, March 3, 2021: An earlier version of this story misstated which Texans are in the 1A and 1B priority groups for the COVID-19 vaccine. Those groups include front-line health care workers, people 65 and older, and people 16 and older with medical vulnerabilities, not people of any age with medical vulnerabilities. Texas teachers, child care workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine