Corrections and Clarifications
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Clarification, : This story was updated to be more explicit about Texas prisoners receiving vaccines. After a freezer failed at one unit in February, doses were given to prisoners who were “primarily” 65 and older or who had chronic health conditions. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice began administering doses Monday to prisoners who are 65 and older and who also have chronic health conditions. Not all prisoners who have received doses since February are 65 or older and also living with a chronic medical condition. Hundreds of Texas prisoners are getting vaccinated — months after many became eligible
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misspelled the last name of a Republican pollster. He is Mike Baselice, not Baseslice. Warren Buffett group lobbying Texas lawmakers for deal to build $8 billion worth of power plants for emergency use
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Clarification, : This headline has been updated to make clear that Arthur D’Andrea’s departure was not effective immediately. He resigned upon the appointment of his successor. The previous headline said, “There’s no one left on Texas’ Public Utility Commission after final board member resigns at Gov. Greg Abbott’s request.” Texas’ last Public Utility Commission member resigns at Gov. Greg Abbott’s request
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Correction, : The number of new cases in the last 14 days, which is listed in the county table and map, was not updated on March 12. This data was corrected on March 13. How coronavirus impacted Texas: Hospitalizations, vaccinations, cases and deaths
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Correction, : A earlier version of this story misspelled the name of a research associate at the Webber Energy Group at the University of Texas at Austin. He is Joshua Rhodes, not Joshua Rhoades. Texas lawmakers plan slate of bills in response to power outages, but experts skeptical there will be meaningful change
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the San Antonio city manager. His name is Erik Walsh, not Eric Walsh. Texas’ largest cities will keep requiring masks in municipal buildings even after statewide mandate ends
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misnamed the CEO of NRG Energy Inc. He is Mauricio Gutierrez, not Marcil Gutierrez. Oil and gas interests left to “self-regulate” in aftermath of winter storm as Texas politicians pile on to ERCOT
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Correction, : Brian Guthrie’s salary was incorrect on this site from Feb. 12 until March 5, 2021 because of an error in the data from the Texas Comptroller. His salary is $355,141, not $754,275. Search the newly updated Government Salaries Explorer
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misstated the name of San Antonio's convention center. It is the Henry B. González Convention Center, not the Henry G. González Convention Center. Texas’ largest cities will keep requiring masks in municipal buildings even after statewide mandate ends
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story misspelled the last name of a U.S. representative in one instance. He is Ronny Jackson, not Ronny Jackon. U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson denies allegations he made sexual comments, violated alcohol policy while White House physician
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Correction, : Due to an editing mistake, an earlier version of this story incorrectly described James Huffines as a lobbyist. Huffines is a former bank executive who served two stints as chair of the University of Texas System Board of Regents. Three of Gov. Greg Abbott’s four coronavirus medical advisers say they weren’t directly consulted before he lifted mask mandate
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misstated which Texans are in the 1A and 1B priority groups for the COVID-19 vaccine. Those groups include front-line health care workers, people 65 and older, and people 16 and older with medical vulnerabilities, not people of any age with medical vulnerabilities. Texas teachers, child care workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
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Correction, : This story previously misquoted President Joe Biden's comments about Texas' coronavirus restrictions lifting. He said, "We are on the cusp of being able to fundamentally change the nature of this disease because the way in which we are able to get vaccines in people's arms." He did not say, "because the way in which are are able to get vaccines in people's arms." President Joe Biden says Texas made "big mistake" by lifting mask mandate, suggests "Neanderthal thinking"
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Correction, : Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated the name of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. It is not the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease. Keep wearing your mask, health officials say after Gov. Greg Abbott lifts mask mandate
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified John Sharp’s role with the Texas A&M University System. He is system chancellor, not president. Texas universities promised action after summer’s racial reckoning. But they’re still reluctant to shed Confederate relics.
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article misstated that Bob Rowling’s holding company owned Gold's Gym. The holding company previously owned it but sold it in 2020. “UT needs rich donors”: Emails show wealthy alumni supporting “Eyes of Texas” threatened to pull donations
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misstated when the University of Texas/Tribune Poll was conducted. The poll was conducted Feb. 12-18, not Feb. 12-25. Texas voters like Biden’s COVID-19 response better than his overall performance, UT/TT Poll finds
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misstated when the University of Texas/Tribune Poll was conducted. The poll was conducted Feb. 12-18, not Feb. 12-25. Should Donald Trump be allowed to hold office again? Texas voters are split.
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Correction, : This story originally misstated the unit of measurement used in pricing electricity. Prices are in dollars per megawatt hour, not dollars per megawatt. “Power companies get exactly what they want”: How Texas repeatedly failed to protect its power grid against extreme weather
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Correction, : A previous version of this story misstated the dates of former President George W. Bush’s time in office. He served from 2001-09, not 2000-08. George W. Bush on Capitol insurrection: "I was sick to my stomach"
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.