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, : Correction: A previous version of this story stated that all three county chairs had endorsed Phelan. Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman Johnny Gravis has not endorsed a candidate in the race. House Speaker Dade Phelan, enemy of the far-right, faces toughest reelection yet
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Rice's plans to settle were first reported by the Houston Chronicle. They were first reported by Inside Higher Ed. Rice University sets aside $33 million to settle price-fixing lawsuit
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Correction, : A previous version of this story used an incorrect number for Paxton's impeachment legal costs. It previously included in the total money that was for a political law firm that was not involved in the impeachment case. Ken Paxton paid $2.3 million to defense lawyers for impeachment trial
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Richie DeVillier’s property is north of Houston. It is in the Winnie area in Chambers County, which is east of Houston. U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case that could change how states compensate landowners for their property
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Correction, : It was incorrectly reported that any rule change from the Texas Medical Board would appear in the Federal Register. If the board issues guidance, it first must be published in the Texas Register. Texas Medical Board asked to issue guidance on state abortion laws
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misstated how much the Texas Majority PAC raised since Beto O'Rourke's failed 2022 gubernatorial campaign due to inaccurate information initially provided by the group. The PAC raised $2.25 million through last year. New George Soros-backed, Democratic PAC aims to turn Texas blue
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Correction, : A previous version of this story included incorrect information provided by Bexar County about who would cover the cost of an appraisal district board election. The appraisal district will pay for the election. Texans will face another election after approving property tax cuts
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Correction, : A previous version of this post provided a lower number raised by Gov. Greg Abbott for the period. The story was updated after the governor's campaign provided additional information. Greg Abbott will use $19 million he raised in 2023 to target anti-voucher Republicans
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Clarification, : A previous version of this story stated that the U.S. Justice Department declined to investigate whether the state violated the Civil Rights Act in its distribution of Harvey relief money. The DOJ declined to immediately take action and asked the Housing and Urban Development Department to first complete a related investigation into whether the state also violated the Fair Housing Act. Six years after Hurricane Harvey, the city of Houston still hasn’t allocated $200 million in relief funds
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Houston-based Pilot Water Solutions drilled four saltwater disposal wells in T-Bar Ranch, one of Midland’s main sources of drinking water. The wells were drilled in land close to the reservoir. Midland settles with company to drill wastewater wells near the city’s drinking water supply
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Bitcoin mining company Riot deleted a statement from its website that said its practice of selling electricity back to the state power grid helps to stabilize the grid. Texan Bitcoin miners profit by using less electricity; advocates say all Texans should get the same chance
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misstated Johnson's age and birthdate. She was 89 and was born on Dec. 3, 1934. Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Black Democratic trailblazer, dies at 89
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misidentified the location of Tanner Heffington's farm. It is in Littlefield.
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misspelled Hillary Wylie's name. How the Texas vision for seamless mental health care fell apart over 60 years
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Clarification, : This story has been updated to clarify that Joe Biden was not serving as vice president when he ran for president in 2020. Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Black Democratic trailblazer, dies at 89
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Correction, : The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has not yet approved the Saguaro Connector pipeline under Nationwide Permit 12. This information was incorrect in an earlier version of the story. Worried about safety, a small West Texas town challenges planned cross-border pipeline
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Correction, : In a previous version of this story, Iris Keeling was misidentified as a co-owner of Wallace Theater. She is an ex-officio board member. Shuttered for decades, a downtown theater in a rural Texas town is getting new life and new mission
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, a previous version of this article misstated the amount of school property taxes a homeowner would pay at Texarkana ISD. A $300,000 home would owe $3,633.90 in school property taxes. I’m a Texas homeowner. When will I see my tax cut?
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the Houston City Council District for which Mary Nan Huffman and Tony Buzbee competed as District 6. It is District G. Mary Nan Huffman declares victory over Tony Buzbee in Houston City Council race
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misstated the location where Gov. Greg Abbott held a campaign event. He went to Temple not Belton. Abbott mum on another special session as he charges into voucher opponents’ primary battles
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.