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, : A previous version of this story incorrectly characterized Beto O'Rourke's statement about Texas' tax burden. O'Rourke said the average Texan pays more in taxes than the average Californian, not that all Texans pay more in Texas than Californians. Additional information has been added in the analysis of that statement. Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke accused each other of misinforming Texans during their debate. Here are the facts.
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Rochelle Garza would be the first Latina to win statewide office if she wins her attorney general race. Eva Guzman, a Latina woman, was elected to the Texas Supreme Court in 2010. Rochelle Garza is the Democrats’ best chance of winning statewide office in Texas, but she still faces an uphill battle
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Correction, : A previous caption for the photo on this story wrongly identified Greg Abbott as on the left. He is on the right. Abbott, O’Rourke spar over immigration, abortion and Uvalde shooting in debate
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Correction, : A previous cutline on this story misidentified the school pictured. The school is Flores Elementary School, not Flores Middle School. Families of three Uvalde shooting survivors sue school district, gun makers, city officials and others
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misidentified the former role of Jason Modglin. He was director of public affairs for Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick, not her chief of staff. Texas Democrats try to convince voters they aren’t bad for oil and gas
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Clarification, : This story has been updated to include comments from Flores campaign spokesperson Daniel Bucheli, who said Flores misspoke when she said she fired her former district director, Aron Peña, after sexual harassment allegations surfaced against him. U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores’ campaign says she misspoke when she said she fired aide after sexual harassment allegations
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported John Hodges was a native of Ralls. He is a native of Crosbyton. “God bless you for being here”: A new West Texas clinic revives health care options in a rural community
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said a state program that helps local police departments secure Narcan is out of money. The program had previously run out of money, but has recently been re-funded. As fentanyl plagues Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott directs state police to focus on cartels
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Correction, : An earlier version of a caption with this article said Bighia was waiting on money from a court order. It was an administrative judge at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that ordered the Air Force to pay Bighia. A disabled veteran has waited eight years for a $1 million settlement from the Air Force
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Correction, : An earlier version of a headline on this article said David P. Bighia was illegally fired by the Air Force. The Air Force did not fire him, officials rescinded a job offer. A disabled veteran has waited eight years for a $1 million settlement from the Air Force
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Correction, : Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Texas Department of Agriculture regulates fuel pumps in the state. Regulation of fuel pumps was transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in 2020. Comptroller, railroad commissioner, lieutenant governor: What do Texas state officials actually do?
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, a previous correction on this story said that Marjorie Taylor Greene was not a speaker at the Texas Youth Summit. She was a speaker. Young conservatives, politicians and media stars convene near Houston to “win the culture war”
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Correction, : A previous version of this story gave an incorrect name for Konnech's spokesman. His name is Jon Goldberg. Lawsuit alleges Texas’ True the Vote hacked data and targeted small election vendor with racist, defamatory campaign
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misspelled the name of a former Trump administration adviser. He is Stephen Miller, not Steven. U.S. border agency deactivates regional Twitter account that promoted homophobic tweet
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Texas Department of Public Safety suspended two troopers without pay in connection to their conduct during the Uvalde shooting. The two officers were suspended with pay. DPS Director Steve McCraw tells CNN he’ll resign if troopers had “any culpability” in delayed Uvalde shooting response
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Texas Department of Public Safety suspended two troopers without pay in connection to their conduct during the Uvalde shooting. The two officers were suspended with pay. Texas DPS director says he wishes his agency had taken control over the police response to the Uvalde shooting
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Correction, : A previous version of this story cited a doctor as saying hemophiliacs at his clinic are among his PrEP patients who are vulnerable to HIV and concerned about losing access to PrEP. The story incorrectly interpreted his comments in an interview. Hemophiliacs are not in this group. Religious employers need not cover PrEP in their health plans, federal judge rules
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Correction, : This story incorrectly reported the location of Legacy Community Health Services. It is in Houston, not Dallas. Religious employers need not cover PrEP in their health plans, federal judge rules
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Correction, : A previous version of this article incorrectly identified Ashley Jackson's position with the Austin Board of Realtors. She is president-elect, not the president. Texas’ housing market shows signs of cooling down after the pandemic drove it to new heights
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story misstated what weapons Uvalde residents want 18- to 20-year-olds banned from buying. They want state lawmakers to ban people those ages from buying semi-automatic rifles, not automatic rifles. Families of the Uvalde shooting victims denounce Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaction on gun reform
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.