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, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the $18 billion package for property tax cuts announced Monday includes more than $5 billion approved for relief in 2021. The latter amount was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2019. Texas House and Senate reach a deal on how to cut property taxes
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Clarification, : A previous version of this story stated that Dallas County reported more than 130 cases of heat-related illness in the previous two weeks. After the story published, the county determined there had been 260 cases of heat-related illness in Dallas County during that time period. Emergency room visits surge, Texans die amid dangerous heat wave
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misspelled the name of a Supreme Court justice. Her name is Elena Kagan, not Elena Kagen. Nearly 1.4 million Texans could be impacted by U.S. Supreme Court decision blocking student loan forgiveness
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Correction, : A previous version of this story gave an incorrect date for when lawyers need to submit proposals for final judgement. It’s July 14, not July 31. Judge says DPS must release documents related to Uvalde shooting response
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misstated the day the Texas Senate returns from recess. It is Wednesday, not Monday. Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required
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Correction, : U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is from California, not Wisconsin as originally identified. State Rep. Julie Johnson announces she is running for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred’s seat
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Correction, : U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia misspoke at a Thursday news conference when she said Texas would lose 5,000 workers a week if the DACA program were to end. It is 5,000 workers a month, her office said. Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients
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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
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.