Correction, May 24, 2023 11:44 am:
A previous version of the story incorrectly attributed accusations that The Refuge staff concealed evidence of abuse. State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston — not DFPS director of human resources James Yocum — said Refuge employees concealed evidence of abuse.
Texas House approves bill to improve background checks on child-welfare workers
Correction, May 24, 2023 11:43 am:
A previous version of the story incorrectly attributed accusations that The Refuge staff concealed evidence of abuse. State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston — not DFPS director of human resources James Yocum — said Refuge employees concealed evidence of abuse.
After abuse accusations at The Refuge, Texas will create new reporting and screening requirements for foster care workers
Correction, May 23, 2023 7:01 pm:
U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer was mistakenly identified as a Republican from California. She is from Oregon.
Texas Democrat unveils bipartisan immigration plan with path to citizenship, border security spending
Correction, May 19, 2023 1:36 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly quoted a staff report as saying TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry; the report made that statement about TCEQ commissioners, not all agency leaders.
Texas’ environmental regulators need to get tougher on polluters, group of lawmakers says
Correction, May 19, 2023 12:16 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the Sunset Advisory Commission concluded that TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry. Commission staff made that conclusion. The story also incorrectly quoted a staff report as saying TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry; the report made that statement about TCEQ commissioners, not all agency leaders. The story also incorrectly stated that the public can make comments only during or immediately after TCEQ meetings. Public comments can also be made before TCEQ meetings.
Texas House moves to crack down on polluters with stricter penalties and heavier oversight
Correction, May 18, 2023 6:12 pm:
A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that legislation to establish a $5 billion fund for broadband infrastructure was headed to the governor. In fact, the Texas House must approve changes made by the Senate or go to a conference committee to strike a compromise before it can be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.
$5 billion for broadband advances in Texas Legislature after Senate OKs bill
Correction, May 17, 2023 4:09 pm:
An early version of this story’s headline incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 15 was ready to be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. At the time, the bill still needed to get final approval from Texas House members before heading to the governor. That final vote has since occurred.
Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join
Correction, May 12, 2023 1:40 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly described Rep. Michael McCaul’s contributions to the Republican border bill. His language in the Secure the Border Act did not discuss building the border wall. Instead, McCaul wrote provisions to resume “remain in Mexico” and to explore reimbursing states for border expenses.
U.S. House passes border bill shaped by Texas Republicans as Title 42 ends
Correction, May 10, 2023 1:13 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that more than 4,000 water loss audits are due to the Texas Water Development Board annually. Most water agencies have to submit water loss audits every five years. Roughly 740 utilities are currently required to submit water loss audits every year. The story also stated that the board rejects some water loss audits. Audits are not rejected; the audits with data issues are not included online.
Texas’ water infrastructure is broken, jeopardizing quality and supply for a growing state
Correction, May 2, 2023 12:58 pm:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that Senate Bill 990 had a House hearing scheduled. It does not.
The 13 election bills to watch as the Texas Legislature heads into its last month
Correction, April 28, 2023 3:53 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Houston protest against SB 147 occurred on Feb. 10. The protest was held on Feb. 11.
Watch: Texas immigrants “shocked” by bill that would have prevented them from buying homes
Correction, April 28, 2023 11:44 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Senate Bill 838, which would require schools to install panic buttons in every classroom and was approved by the Texas House this week, was headed back to the Senate for a vote. The bill is now headed to the governor, who will decide whether to sign it into law.
Texas House votes to require panic buttons in every classroom and armed guards in every school
Correction, April 28, 2023 11:00 am:
An earlier version of this story misnamed the U.S. district judge overseeing the case against a group of Trump supporters accused of harassing a Joe Biden campaign bus during the 2020 presidential election. The judge’s name is Robert Pitman.
Two Texas “Trump Train” participants settle lawsuit claiming they harassed 2020 Biden campaign bus
Correction, April 28, 2023 10:52 am:
It was incorrectly reported that state prosecutors in larger Texas cities have publicly said they will not pursue election fraud cases. They have only taken a stance against pursuing criminal cases enforcing the state’s abortion laws.
House passes bill to rein in “rogue” prosecutors
Correction, April 27, 2023 12:48 pm:
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that a teacher with 10 years of experience in Texas must be paid at least $54,540 per year. Texas teachers with a decade of experience must be paid at least $45,630 per year.
Texas House advances $4.5 billion school funding bill
Clarification, April 27, 2023 9:33 am:
An earlier version of this story reported that Texas is one of 19 states where corporal punishment is legal in public schools. The practice is legal in 18 states, and 1 of those states — Idaho — has passed a law that would ban the practice starting on July 1.
Proposed ban on corporal punishment in Texas schools fails again
Correction, April 26, 2023 10:35 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the dimensions of some tanks in ITC's "2nd 80's." The tanks were 40 feet tall and 120 feet in diameter.
For years, the EPA and Texas ignored warning signs at a chemical storage site. Then an inferno erupted.
Clarification, April 21, 2023 7:07 pm:
It was previously reported the Supreme Court’s ruling resulted in 7-2 vote. The one-paragraph order was unsigned with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito publicly dissenting.
Supreme Court leaves abortion drug on the market, for now
Correction, April 19, 2023 1:20 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the size of the property on which clean energy company Ørsted plans to build solar panels in Lamar County. The industrial part of project is planned for 3,900 acres, not 5,000 acres.
Solar and wind companies are coming to rural Texas. These residents are trying to keep them out.
Correction, April 12, 2023 12:58 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that lawmakers in 2021 passed sexual harassment prevention training for elected officials and lobbyists. That proposal passed in the House but died in the Senate.
Complaint alleges Rep. Bryan Slaton had “inappropriate relationship” with an intern
