Corrections and Clarifications
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that a Collin County jury rejected a former Collin College professor’s claim that the school had violated his First Amendment rights. The jury was in Grayson County. Jury rules against Texas professor who claimed suburban community college retaliated against him for political speech
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Clarification, : An earlier version of this story said the Gaza Strip's borders are controlled by Israel; the Palestinian territory's southern border is controlled by Egypt. Texans fill downtown Austin streets to demand ceasefire in Gaza
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the number of cows in the Pogues' bison herd. There are 11 cows in the herd. Bison return to Texas Indigenous lands, reconnecting tribes to their roots
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Texas Legislature failed to pass during this year’s regular lawmaking session any of the policies recommended by a task force charged with examining the state’s teacher shortage. Lawmakers approved House Bill 1065, which allocates $800 million to create high-quality instructional materials to help teachers prepare their classes. Public education advocates propose alternatives to STAAR test, push for more pathways for teachers
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Clarification, : An earlier version of this story said the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops supports the Texas House's main school voucher bill. The group said it supports some parts of the bill, like its language on how to prioritize funds for the program, but prefers the Texas Senate on other aspects. Facing enrollment declines, Texas Catholic schools are leading supporters of school vouchers
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Clarification, : This article has been updated to clarify the City of Nacogdoches traces its modern origin to 1716 when it was first settled by the Spanish. Its first local government was established in 1779. One of Texas’ oldest towns needs $200 million for upgrades. It’s asking voters to approve $44 million this fall.
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misstated the range of years included in a ranking of the most staff turnover for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. The years included in the ranking were 2001-22. Sheila Jackson Lee expresses regret after audio leaks of her berating, demeaning staffers
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misstated who Tony McDonald represented before a U.S. House committee investigating the insurrection. His client Jim Watkins was interviewed by the House committee. Nick Fuentes is just the latest white supremacist embraced by Defend Texas Liberty
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly described how the state would determine how much parents would receive from education savings accounts. The amount would be 75% of the average amount each district receives in per-student state and local funding. Texas House priority bill increases education spending in exchange for creating voucher program
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Correction, : A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the Permian Strategic Partnership was supporting the bond elections in both school districts. The organization doesn't take positions on political issues. In West Texas, schools hope skeptical voters will OK debt to upgrade crumbling, overcrowded buildings
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article misspelled Kelty Garbee's last name. Texas’ economic “miracle” at stake in 2023 election, lawmaker says
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story misstated how money from education savings accounts can be used. They can help pay for private school tuition, home schooling expenses or private tutoring Education savings accounts and illegal immigration will be part of third special legislative session’s focus
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Correction, : This story has been updated with correct information on the Alternatives to Abortion program's funding details and rebranded name. ‘They just tried to scare us’: Anti-abortion centers teach sex ed inside some Texas public schools
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated John Sharp's graduation year. It's 1972. Due to an editing error, it also gave a misleading description of Matthew Gaines' impact on A&M. As a state senator, he was integral to the founding of the university. Can John Sharp protect his maroon empire?
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misspelled Cary Cheshire's name. Texas A&M student president impeached, removed from office
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misidentified a donor who gave $150,000 to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The donor was Ross Perot Jr. Dan Patrick defends taking $3 million from pro-Paxton group ahead of trial
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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 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
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.