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, : A previous version incorrectly reported that renewable energy companies didn't qualify for low-interest loans from the Texas Energy Fund. Certain solar companies that supply power to backup generators can apply. Lawmakers passed bills this session to boost the state power grid but failed to limit renewables
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Correction, : A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that the shooting of invasive sheep was allowed for sport. It’s for land management. The article also misstated that aoudad sheep can cross breed. Also, Limpia Crossing, where Jason Sabo is a part-time resident, was misidentified. Texas legalizes shooting invasive sheep from a helicopter
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misidentified Chase Rowan's hometown. He lives in Keller. With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research
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Correction, : An earlier photo caption misidentified the utility service entity constructing a power plant in Caldwell County. The project belongs to the Lower Colorado River Authority. Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas
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Correction, : A previous version of this article incorrectly described the status of the bill. It was in a conference committee, not headed to the governor. Texas lawmakers expand medical marijuana program eligibility amid looming hemp ban
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated when a judge is expected to approve a settlement between the NCAA and athletes. The judge could approve the settlement any day. Texas colleges will soon be able to pay their athletes
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that a bill expanding the state’s medical marijuana program would allow smokable products. The only new methods that would be legalized are vaporized and aerosol products. Texas lawmakers expand medical marijuana program eligibility amid looming hemp ban
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the bill would infuse up to $500 million into the proposed film incentive program after passing the House. Lawmakers had amended the amount to $300 million before a final vote was taken. Texas to increase funding to state film incentive program by $300 million
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Correction, : This article previously stated that KIND bars have products containing hemp seeds. Those products have been discontinued. THC ban will destroy Texas' hemp agriculture industry, farmers say
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 15 would apply to existing neighborhoods. It would only apply to new subdivisions. Bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots resurrected in Texas House
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly described the role of the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund. It is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit. It is a civil rights law firm representing a plaintiff, the Texas Latino Redistricting Task Force. Federal trial opens to determine whether Texas discriminated in redrawn redistricting maps
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the strength of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine dose given to babies. It is the same dose give to older children. More Texas children are getting vaccinated early against measles
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Paola Martinez is a student at the University of Texas at Austin. She studies at the University of Texas at El Paso. Texas House committee advances legislation that targets state’s universities
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Railroad Commission requested 44% of the agency's two-year budget for well plugging. The 44% figure was for one year's budget. Texas has thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells. Who is responsible for cleaning them up?
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Railroad Commission requested 44% of the agency's two-year budget for well plugging. The 44% figure was for one year's budget. State oil regulator requests $100 million to tackle West Texas well blowouts
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Correction, : A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the Texas House gave its final approval to the legislation Wednesday. It gave initial approval Wednesday and final approval Thursday. Texas election judges could carry guns if bill OK’d by House becomes law
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Texas law allows undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition if they have lived in the state for three years before graduating from high school or for a year before enrolling in college. Undocumented students qualify for the benefit only if they meet both criteria. Texas Senate panel advances bill that would no longer allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Gov. Greg Abbott said, “Today, we deliver on Texas' youth,” during the signing of a school voucher bill. Abbott said, “Today, we deliver on that promise.” Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.
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Correction, : An earlier photo caption misidentified the building where U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to reporters. It was Texas A&M’s AgriLife Phenotyping Greenhouse.
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Correction, : An earlier photo caption misidentified the building where U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to reporters. It was the Texas A&M AgriLife Phenotyping Greenhouse. In visit to Texas, RFK Jr. said autism, diabetes deserve more attention than measles
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.