Correction, Dec. 6, 2023 4:22 pm:
A previous version of this story misstated the location where Gov. Greg Abbott held a campaign event. He went to Temple not Belton.
Abbott mum on another special session as he charges into voucher opponents’ primary battles
Correction, Dec. 1, 2023 7:55 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported how many Texans live in unincorporated area. There is no official number kept by the census and boundaries change constantly.
A Texas politician wants to provide emergency services to constituents who don’t have them. Will they let him?
Correction, Dec. 1, 2023 4:30 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the cost of the floating barrier, which cost the state $850,000.
Texas must remove floating barrier from Rio Grande, Fifth Circuit Court orders
Correction, Nov. 30, 2023 12:23 pm:
A previous version of this story included the incorrect number of older Texans who pay more than 30% of their income on housing costs. There are 765,921 cost-burdened older Texans, not 1.1 million. Harvard University’s Joint Center of Housing Studies provided the incorrect figure and said it discovered the error after this story was initially published.
More than 765,000 older Texans are struggling to cover housing costs
Correction, Nov. 28, 2023 2:07 pm:
A previous version of this story included outdated information about the amount of SNAP benefits the average Texan receives. In October, the average Texan receiving SNAP benefits got $174.45 — about $5.80 per day.
“How long can we keep this up?” Food banks are under pressure from Texas’ high level of food insecurity
Correction, Nov. 16, 2023 10:17 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to the group representing the professors challenging the state’s TikTok ban as the Knight Foundation. The group is the First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.
Federal judge seems wary of Texas ban on TikTok at public universities
Correction, Nov. 14, 2023 3:12 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that a Collin County jury rejected a former Collin College professor’s claim that the school had violated his First Amendment rights. The jury was in Grayson County.
Jury rules against Texas professor who claimed suburban community college retaliated against him for political speech
Clarification, Nov. 13, 2023 6:54 pm:
An earlier version of this story said the Gaza Strip's borders are controlled by Israel; the Palestinian territory's southern border is controlled by Egypt.
Texans fill downtown Austin streets to demand ceasefire in Gaza
Correction, Nov. 13, 2023 10:59 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the number of cows in the Pogues' bison herd. There are 11 cows in the herd.
Bison return to Texas Indigenous lands, reconnecting tribes to their roots
Correction, Nov. 2, 2023 2:52 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Texas Legislature failed to pass during this year’s regular lawmaking session any of the policies recommended by a task force charged with examining the state’s teacher shortage. Lawmakers approved House Bill 1065, which allocates $800 million to create high-quality instructional materials to help teachers prepare their classes.
Public education advocates propose alternatives to STAAR test, push for more pathways for teachers
Clarification, Oct. 31, 2023 4:00 pm:
An earlier version of this story said the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops supports the Texas House's main school voucher bill. The group said it supports some parts of the bill, like its language on how to prioritize funds for the program, but prefers the Texas Senate on other aspects.
Facing enrollment declines, Texas Catholic schools are leading supporters of school vouchers
Clarification, Oct. 27, 2023 8:46 am:
This article has been updated to clarify the City of Nacogdoches traces its modern origin to 1716 when it was first settled by the Spanish. Its first local government was established in 1779.
One of Texas’ oldest towns needs $200 million for upgrades. It’s asking voters to approve $44 million this fall.
Correction, Oct. 26, 2023 1:02 pm:
A previous version of this story misstated the range of years included in a ranking of the most staff turnover for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. The years included in the ranking were 2001-22.
Sheila Jackson Lee expresses regret after audio leaks of her berating, demeaning staffers
Correction, Oct. 19, 2023 2:38 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the Permian Strategic Partnership was supporting the bond elections in both school districts. The organization doesn't take positions on political issues.
In West Texas, schools hope skeptical voters will OK debt to upgrade crumbling, overcrowded buildings
Correction, Oct. 6, 2023 4:17 pm:
An earlier version of this article misspelled Kelty Garbee's last name.
Texas’ economic “miracle” at stake in 2023 election, lawmaker says
Correction, Oct. 6, 2023 11:20 am:
Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story misstated how money from education savings accounts can be used. They can help pay for private school tuition, home schooling expenses or private tutoring
Education savings accounts and illegal immigration will be part of third special legislative session’s focus
Correction, Oct. 6, 2023 8:32 am:
This story has been updated with correct information on the Alternatives to Abortion program's funding details and rebranded name.
‘They just tried to scare us’: Anti-abortion centers teach sex ed inside some Texas public schools
Correction, Oct. 3, 2023 12:18 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated John Sharp's graduation year. It's 1972. Due to an editing error, it also gave a misleading description of Matthew Gaines' impact on A&M. As a state senator, he was integral to the founding of the university.
Can John Sharp protect his maroon empire?
Correction, Sept. 28, 2023 2:09 pm:
An earlier version of this story misspelled Cary Cheshire's name.
Texas A&M student president impeached, removed from office
Correction, Sept. 21, 2023 9:46 pm:
An earlier version of this story misidentified a donor who gave $150,000 to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The donor was Ross Perot Jr.
Dan Patrick defends taking $3 million from pro-Paxton group ahead of trial
