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.

Correction, Aug. 4, 2021 at 11:52 a.m.: Due to an editing error, a previous version of this article incorrectly attributed a statement about the ruling to Gov. Greg Abbott. The statement was made by press secretary Renae Eze, not by Abbott. Federal judge temporarily blocks Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to pull over vehicles with migrants, which drew racial profiling concerns
Correction, Aug. 3, 2021 at 10:39 a.m.: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of an American civil rights activist. It is Cesar Chavez, not Caesar Chavez. Texas teachers say GOP’s new social studies law will hinder how an entire generation understands race, history and current events
Correction, July 28, 2021 at 4:24 p.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Matt Berg was the only Democrat running so far in Texas’ 22nd Congressional District in 2022. At least one other Democrat, Eugene Howard, is running for the seat. Houston-area congressional candidate was dismissed from military over 2006 drunken fight
Correction, July 27, 2021 at 5:59 p.m.: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the number of unvaccinated people who have died in Texas from COVID-19 since February. All but 43 of the nearly 9,000 COVID-related deaths were unvaccinated people. The story also initially incorrectly stated that CDC officials did not define “substantial” or “high” COVID-transmission areas during a Tuesday press conference. Agency officials did discuss those parameters, which are found on the CDC website. CDC wants more vaccinated people and schoolchildren to mask up — but Texas keeps it voluntary
Correction, July 21, 2021 at 8:36 p.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the date when the state’s rate of positive coronavirus tests went above 10% for the first time since February. The Department of State Health Services originally reported that the positivity rate exceeded 10% on Saturday, not Sunday as this story previously misstated, and later adjusted its data to indicate that the positivity rate exceeded 10% earlier than Saturday. Gov. Greg Abbott says he won’t impose new mask mandate despite increasing COVID-19 cases
Correction, July 19, 2021 at 3:02 p.m.: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the percentage of sequencing tests in Texas that found the delta variant. The correct percentage is 2.4%, not 0.02%. Houston-area COVID-19 outbreak — including delta variant cases — should be a wake-up call for Texans, health expert warns
Correction, July 16, 2021 at 7:03 p.m.: A previous version of this story misidentified Edna Yang, co-executive director of American Gateways, as Edna Young. Texas judge orders federal government to stop granting new DACA applications
Correction, July 15, 2021 at 10:35 a.m.: This story originally stated that Reps. Terry Canales and Ana Hernandez were in Washington, D.C. They were not. Texans, where’s your Democratic lawmaker?
Correction, July 14, 2021 at 3:38 p.m.: Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story misstated the Senate district that John Whitmire represents. It is SD-15, not SD-5. Texans, where’s your Democratic lawmaker?
Correction, July 14, 2021 at 2:32 p.m.: A previous version of this story misstated an argument by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock. He argued that the participation of transgender girls and women, not transgender boys and men, in women's sports could take opportunities away from cisgender girls and women. After hours of impassioned testimony, Texas Senate panel advances bills limiting the school sports teams that transgender athletes can join
Correction, July 13, 2021 at 12:34 p.m.: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of Whole Woman’s Health’s executive director. She is Amy Hagstrom Miller, not Amy Hagstorm Miller. Twenty abortion providers sue Texas officials over law that bans abortions as early as six weeks
Correction, July 12, 2021 at 6:51 p.m.: An early version of this story misstated the number of days remaining in the special legislative session. It is 26, not 27. Texas House Democrats flee the state in move that could block voting restrictions bill, bring Legislature to a halt
Correction, July 2, 2021 at 12:12 p.m.: A previous version of this story misspelled Aaron Reichlin-Melnick’s last name in one instance as Reichnlin-Lemnick. Gov. Greg Abbott says more apprehensions, drug seizures justify a border wall. Advocates say he's misrepresenting the numbers.
Correction, July 2, 2021 at 11:50 a.m.: A previous version of this story misstated Gerardo Vargas’ last name as Rodriguez. Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall. South Texas landowners are divided over whether they want it.
Correction, July 1, 2021 at 2:39 p.m.: A previous version of this story misstated when the Trevino-Uribe Rancho was built. It was built in 1830, not 1930. Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall. South Texas landowners are divided over whether they want it.
Correction, July 1, 2021 at 11:25 a.m.: A previous version of this article misidentified a nonprofit organization. It is the National Park Conservation Association, not the National Park Conservancy Association. Texas plan to reduce haze in national parks wouldn’t require any new limits on pollution
Correction, June 29, 2021 at 11:44 p.m.: A previous version of this story misattributed quotes in response to a question about what the Democratic lawmakers would like to see added to a voting bill if one were to pass during the special session. Comments made by Rep. Jessica González were attributed to Rep. Nicole Collier and comments made by Collier were attributed to González. State Rep. Jessica González defends Democrats' walkout on Texas voting bill
Correction, June 29, 2021 at 9:26 a.m.: This story incorrectly stated which school districts signed a letter asking the governor to consider including funding for remote learning during this summer’s special legislative session. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD was not one of the 30 districts. Some Texas students with disabilities thrived on remote learning, but have few options this fall
Correction, June 29, 2021 at 9:11 a.m.: The photo caption in this story incorrectly stated that Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 on June 8, 2022. The governor signed the bills on June 8, 2021. Texas House Democrats and legislative staffers take Gov. Greg Abbott to court for defunding Legislature
Correction, June 25, 2021 at 1:35 p.m.: An earlier version of this story misspelled Lillie Schechter's name and misidentified Schechter's party affiliation. Schechter is the outgoing chair of the Harris County Democrats. As Texas Republicans line up for 2022 primaries, Democrats are waiting on Beto O'Rourke and redistricting

Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.