Corrections and Clarifications
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that state Rep. Brad Buckley added an education savings account program to House Bill 100 in a last-ditch effort to enact school vouchers during the regular legislative session. The proposal was added to the Senate's version of HB 100 by Sen. Brandon Creighton. Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan join forces on property taxes. It might help the push for school vouchers.
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Harris County attorney and Lone Star Legal Aid filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination by the TCEQ in its permitting process. They filed a civil rights complaint with the EPA alleging discrimination by the TCEQ, not a lawsuit. State environmental agency proposes new rules for concrete plants in Texas
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Clarification, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said that the state offered Todd Interests $25 million to buy the property, but the state's offer was so that Todd Interests would give up its contract so the state could then purchase the property from Vistra. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opts for eminent domain to save Fairfield Lake State Park
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said Tony Buzbee ran for Houston mayor as a Republican. Buzbee ran on a conservative platform, but the mayoral race is nonpartisan. “These allegations are completely untrue”: Paxton attorney Tony Buzbee promises vigorous defense in Senate trial
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story incorrectly reported state Rep. Oscar Longoria's current House committee assignments. He chairs the Business and Industry Committee and sits on the General Investigating and Public Education Committees. He is not currently a member of the Appropriations Committee or chair of an appropriations subcommittee. Meet the Texas House impeachment managers who are taking aim at Ken Paxton
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that Don Huffines owns a network of car dealerships. His brother owns and operates the dealerships. Beginning Jan. 1, cars registered in Texas won’t need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Gov. Greg Abbott would receive the state budget before sending it to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. The state constitution requires that the budget goes to the comptroller first before heading to the governor. Historic $321.3 billion Texas state budget heads to comptroller
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Correction, : This article originally said the most recent election for attorney general was in 2020. It was 2022. Here are the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Ken Paxton
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Clarification, : An earlier version of this story said there would be no increases to school allotments in the next budget cycle. The budget approved Thursday doesn't include increases to the basic school allotment, though it calls for some increases to school funding in other ways. State budget writers strike deal on $321.3 billion two-year spending proposal
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Correction, : A previous version of the story incorrectly attributed accusations that The Refuge staff concealed evidence of abuse. State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston — not DFPS director of human resources James Yocum — said Refuge employees concealed evidence of abuse. Texas House approves bill to improve background checks on child-welfare workers
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Correction, : A previous version of the story incorrectly attributed accusations that The Refuge staff concealed evidence of abuse. State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston — not DFPS director of human resources James Yocum — said Refuge employees concealed evidence of abuse. After abuse accusations at The Refuge, Texas will create new reporting and screening requirements for foster care workers
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Correction, : U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer was mistakenly identified as a Republican from California. She is from Oregon. Texas Democrat unveils bipartisan immigration plan with path to citizenship, border security spending
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly quoted a staff report as saying TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry; the report made that statement about TCEQ commissioners, not all agency leaders. Texas’ environmental regulators need to get tougher on polluters, group of lawmakers says
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the Sunset Advisory Commission concluded that TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry. Commission staff made that conclusion. The story also incorrectly quoted a staff report as saying TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry; the report made that statement about TCEQ commissioners, not all agency leaders. The story also incorrectly stated that the public can make comments only during or immediately after TCEQ meetings. Public comments can also be made before TCEQ meetings. Texas House moves to crack down on polluters with stricter penalties and heavier oversight
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Correction, : A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that legislation to establish a $5 billion fund for broadband infrastructure was headed to the governor. In fact, the Texas House must approve changes made by the Senate or go to a conference committee to strike a compromise before it can be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. $5 billion for broadband advances in Texas Legislature after Senate OKs bill
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Correction, : An early version of this story’s headline incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 15 was ready to be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. At the time, the bill still needed to get final approval from Texas House members before heading to the governor. That final vote has since occurred. Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said that House Bill 6 was headed for a conference committee. The bill had only been sent to the Senate at the time. Protesters decry stalled fentanyl test strip bill; Texas House passes get-tough criminal penalties
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly described Rep. Michael McCaul’s contributions to the Republican border bill. His language in the Secure the Border Act did not discuss building the border wall. Instead, McCaul wrote provisions to resume “remain in Mexico” and to explore reimbursing states for border expenses. U.S. House passes border bill shaped by Texas Republicans as Title 42 ends
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that more than 4,000 water loss audits are due to the Texas Water Development Board annually. Most water agencies have to submit water loss audits every five years. Roughly 740 utilities are currently required to submit water loss audits every year. The story also stated that the board rejects some water loss audits. Audits are not rejected; the audits with data issues are not included online. Texas’ water infrastructure is broken, jeopardizing quality and supply for a growing state
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that Senate Bill 990 had a House hearing scheduled. It does not. The 13 election bills to watch as the Texas Legislature heads into its last month
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.