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
Correction, April 7, 2023 1:14 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the $10 milion public awareness campaign would be paid for through the state’s opioid settlement proceeds. Only the cost of the Narcan distribution will be paid for with that fund. The multimedia campaign will be funded by the federal Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant.
Gov. Greg Abbott launches $10 million effort to combat fentanyl crisis, sends overdose-reversing meds to all 254 counties
Clarification, April 5, 2023 10:57 am:
This story was updated March 20, 2023, to clarify the health curriculum purchase. The $2.6 million purchase of materials from HealthSmart covered all health education. Sex education was part of the materials, but those lessons are not in use.
Fort Worth ISD drops sex ed despite $2.6 million purchase of instruction materials in April
Correction, March 8, 2023 2:15 pm:
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said a portrait of state Rep. Jolanda Jones was painted by a stepbrother. It was painted by her brother-in-law.
The Texas House has a record number of LGBTQ representatives as lawmakers face scores of bills focused on gender and sexuality
Clarification, March 5, 2023 3:32 pm:
This article has been updated to clarify that the increase to $10 for school security funding proposed in Senate Bill 11 would be per each student in average daily attendance, along with other money.
Texas Education Agency would have new power to enforce school safety plans under Senate bill
Correction, Feb. 24, 2023 9:13 am:
Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to Zeph Capo as the president of the national American Federation of Teachers union. He is president of the Texas chapter.
Texas superintendent resigns after student finds his gun in school bathroom
Correction, Feb. 22, 2023 4:45 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that UT System board Chair Kevin Eltife said Thursday that he welcomed a review of DEI policies across Texas. His comments were made Wednesday.
University of Texas System pauses new diversity, equity and inclusion policies
Correction, Feb. 17, 2023 9:22 am:
A previous version of this story included the incorrect title for Wendy Davis. She is a former state senator not a former state representative.
Federal judge dismisses Wendy Davis’ challenge to Texas abortion ban
Correction, Feb. 17, 2023 9:20 am:
A previous version of this story included the incorrect amount of money that Mexican migrants living in the U.S. sent to Mexico in 2022. They sent $58 billion, not $58 million.
Mexican political parties are courting voters living in Texas ahead of Mexico’s presidential election
Clarification, Feb. 16, 2023 11:23 am:
A previous version of this article reported that Maria Martínez has water delivered once a month. She has water delivered twice a month.
Black and Hispanic Texans say they don’t trust the quality of their water
Correction, Feb. 9, 2023 7:53 pm:
An earlier version of this story mistakenly said DPS Director Steve McCraw’s comments were made Wednesday. They were made Thursday.
Texas DPS won’t discipline any more officers for Uvalde shooting response
Clarification, Feb. 9, 2023 10:09 am:
A previous version of this story cited a May 2022 plan from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission that said it would take six to eight months to redetermine Medicaid eligibility. The agency says it now expects the process to take 12 months.
Texans brace for the end of nearly three years of pandemic Medicaid coverage
Correction, Feb. 7, 2023 5:11 pm:
This story misidentified the 60th day of the legislative session, which is the deadline for unrestricted bill filing. It is Friday, March 10, not March 11. Also, the story said most bills go into effect on Aug. 27, which is 90 days after session ends. But most bills will either go into effect immediately with more than two-thirds vote in both chambers or go into effect on Sept. 1, as written in the legislation.
Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws
