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 Ashley Hope Pérez is from El Paso. Pérez is from East Texas. How a YA oral-sex scene touched off Texas' latest culture war
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the popular delta-8 cannabis compound is extracted from delta-9 THC. While Delta-8 can be found naturally in small amounts in the cannabis plant, it is typically a lab-produced derivative. Delta-8 is legal in Texas — for now — after Travis County judge blocks state from criminalizing the cannabis extract
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Correction, : A previous version of this article misstated the status of Dallas' rent relief program. The Dallas Housing Authority has stopped taking applications for aid, not Dallas City Hall. Citing overwhelming demand, Texas Rent Relief Program will stop taking new applications after Friday
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Clarification, : An earlier version of this story implied that Rochelle Garza is the only woman and Latina running for attorney general in 2022. She is the only woman and Latina running in the Democratic primary for attorney general. Eva Guzman, a former Texas Supreme Court justice, is running in the Republican primary. Former ACLU lawyer Rochelle Garza decides to run for attorney general after redistricting upends congressional campaign
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the CDC director. It is Rochelle Walensky, not Rachel Wolensky. Young Texans can soon get vaccinated against COVID-19 after CDC signs off on Pfizer shots for kids 5-11
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Correction, : A photo caption in a previous version of this story misidentified the hometown of state Rep. Shelby Slawson. It is Stephenville, not Shelbyville. Fetal “heartbeat” bill, which could ban abortions at six weeks, nears passage in the Legislature
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of a former U.S. attorney general. He is Michael Mukasey, not Michael Mukaskey. Evan Young, former clerk to conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, appointed to Texas Supreme Court
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly described some of the guidance for who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. According to FDA and CDC guidance, anyone 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as their primary dose is eligible for any of the three approved COVID-19 vaccines as a booster shot. People who received the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine can get a booster shot if they’re 65 or older, of if they’re 18 or older and at high risk of serious illness or exposure. Wondering who can get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and when? Here’s what Texans need to know.
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misquoted one of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s remarks about bitcoin. He said, “Give me a horse and a gun and an open plain, and I can conquer the world” — not “open flame.” Texas Republicans want to make the state the center of the cryptocurrency universe
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Correction, : Some of the map scale bars in this story previously listed the wrong number of miles on smaller screen sizes. These have been corrected. With surgical precision, Republicans draw two congressional districts that dilute power of Hispanic and Asian voters
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Correction, : A photo caption in a previous version of this story misspelled the name of Salman Bhojani's campaign manager. He is Brian Patrick, not Brain. Texas’ new political maps create safer districts for incumbents — and put an end to some challengers’ runs
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story had an incorrect partisan breakdown of the Texas House. The lower chamber has 83 Republicans and 66 Democrats, not 67 Democrats, because there is a vacant seat in House District 118. Texas House passes proposed new map for chamber’s 150 districts, aiming to protect Republicans’ majority for the next decade
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story misspelled the name of a former Texas secretary of state. She is Ruth Hughs, not Ruth Hughes. Gov. Greg Abbott’s pick for top Texas election post worked with Trump to fight 2020 results
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story listed the wrong title for John Hellerstedt. He is the Department of State Health Services commissioner, not the Health and Human Services commissioner. Texas says popular cannabis extract, delta-8, is illegal, sending retailers scrambling
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Correction, : In a previous version of this story, it was incorrectly stated that Texas State University is a flagship campus. The Texas State University System does not have a flagship university. Texas colleges and universities get more than $3 billion for campus construction projects under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott
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Correction, : A previous version of this article said state Rep. DeWayne Burns represents Corpus Christi. He represents Cleburne. Texas Senate approves $3 billion college campus construction bill
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Correction, : Before the House voted on Sunday to go along with Senate changes, this story incorrectly stated that House Bill 25, restricting transgender student athletes’ sports participation, had passed and was heading to the governor’s office. The Senate passed the bill but added an amendment that the House had to approve before it is sent to to the governor. That has happened now, and the bill now awaits the governor's approval. Texas bill restricting transgender student athletes’ sports participation heads to Gov. Greg Abbott
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Correction, : A chart in this story incorrectly stated the number of school districts reporting new COVID-19 cases the week ending Sept. 26. It was 578 districts, not 947, which was the total number of districts that have reported cases since Aug. 2. After the omicron surge in early 2022, COVID-19 cases declined in Texas schools
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Correction, : In a previous version of this story, the name of the federal judge who issued a Wednesday ruling was misspelled in one instance. His name is Robert Pitman, not Robert Pittman. At least one major Texas abortion provider resumes procedure lawmakers tried to prohibit, after judge blocks near-total ban
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Correction, : A previous version of the map in this story incorrectly labeled the temperature change in Texas counties between 1975 and 2020. It represents the average increase each decade, not the increase over the entire 45 year period. Climate change is making Texas hotter, threatening public health, water supply and the state’s infrastructure
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.