Correction, Dec. 23, 2021 9:54 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the rate at which confirmed cases were increasing in Texas. As of Dec. 21, the seven-day average increased by 2,898 cases, not by 3,534 cases as previously reported. The average had almost doubled, not more than doubled.
COVID-19 in Texas: U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over federal vaccine mandates that state officials oppose
Correction, Dec. 18, 2021 4:50 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Gov. Greg Abbott participated in a Fox News program Friday. His appearance was on a Fox Business Network program.
Gov. Greg Abbott inaugurates first stretch of state-funded border barrier in Starr County
Correction, Dec. 16, 2021 3:58 pm:
For the last several days, the Department of State Health Services incorrectly double counted some people who received a booster shot when totaling the number of fully vaccinated people because of a data processing error. This means 55.6% of people are fully vaccinated as of Dec. 14, not 56% as previously reported.
How coronavirus impacted Texas: Hospitalizations, vaccinations, cases and deaths
Correction, Dec. 15, 2021 10:43 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the state Republican Party formed the Local Government Committee on Monday to work with county parties on backing candidates in nonpartisan local elections. The committee was formed on Dec. 6
Death threats and doxxing: The outcomes of mask mandate and critical race theory fights at a Texas school board
Correction, Dec. 10, 2021 8:16 pm:
Between Dec. 1 and 9, the Department of State Health Services undercounted confirmed cases by 16,884 and probable cases by 4,023 because of an error in their process for gathering data. This did not affect the positivity rate on those days, which was reported correctly. The case numbers have been corrected.
How coronavirus impacted Texas: Hospitalizations, vaccinations, cases and deaths
Correction, Dec. 10, 2021 10:37 am:
A previous version of this story listed U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, as a member of the House Freedom Caucus. His office says he is not a member.
Texas GOP U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw causes uproar after warning of “grifters,” liars inside his party
Correction, Dec. 9, 2021 8:56 pm:
A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the communications director for Whole Woman’s Health. She is Jackie Dilworth, not Jackie Dillworth.
State judge declares Texas abortion law unconstitutional — but does not stop it from being enforced
Correction, Dec. 2, 2021 12:33 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the day the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson, a case challenging Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban was Thursday. The oral arguments were heard on Wednesday.
The Supreme Court appears open to rolling back abortion rights. Here’s what that means for Texas.
Correction, Dec. 1, 2021 11:19 am:
In a previous version of this story, the decreases in statewide STAAR test results for reading and math between 2019 and 2021 were incorrect. The 2021 STAAR results showed that 43% of all students met grade level in reading, down from 47% in 2019. For math, 35% of all students met grade level, a large drop from the 50% who met that mark in 2019.
The pandemic has undone years of educational gains in Texas schools. Here’s what the road to recovery looks like.
Correction, Nov. 23, 2021 2:49 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Matthew Kincaid as Michael Kinkaid.
UT-Austin to keep Stan Richards’ name on advertising school after he called motel campaign “too Black”
Correction, Nov. 19, 2021 4:01 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that there were no sexual education materials approved by the State Board of Education. One textbook for middle school students was approved. No materials were approved for elementary students.
State Board of Education approves one sex ed textbook for Texas middle school students
Correction, Nov. 16, 2021 11:11 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly identified in one instance Ryan Guillen's state House district as HD-51. Guillen represents HD-31.
State Rep. Ryan Guillen switches to GOP in latest blow to South Texas Democrats
Correction, Nov. 16, 2021 11:07 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Ashley Hope Pérez is from El Paso. Pérez is from East Texas.
How a YA oral-sex scene touched off Texas’ latest culture war
Correction, Nov. 9, 2021 8:36 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the popular delta-8 cannabis compound is extracted from delta-9 THC. While Delta-8 can be found naturally in small amounts in the cannabis plant, it is typically a lab-produced derivative.
Delta-8 is legal in Texas — for now — after Travis County judge blocks state from criminalizing the cannabis extract
Correction, Nov. 4, 2021 8:17 pm:
A previous version of this article misstated the status of Dallas' rent relief program. The Dallas Housing Authority has stopped taking applications for aid, not Dallas City Hall.
Citing overwhelming demand, Texas Rent Relief Program will stop taking new applications after Friday
Clarification, Nov. 3, 2021 10:57 am:
An earlier version of this story implied that Rochelle Garza is the only woman and Latina running for attorney general in 2022. She is the only woman and Latina running in the Democratic primary for attorney general. Eva Guzman, a former Texas Supreme Court justice, is running in the Republican primary.
Former ACLU lawyer Rochelle Garza decides to run for attorney general after redistricting upends congressional campaign
Correction, Nov. 1, 2021 2:55 pm:
A photo caption in a previous version of this story misidentified the hometown of state Rep. Shelby Slawson. It is Stephenville, not Shelbyville.
Fetal “heartbeat” bill, which could ban abortions at six weeks, nears passage in the Legislature
Correction, Nov. 1, 2021 1:09 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of a former U.S. attorney general. He is Michael Mukasey, not Michael Mukaskey.
Evan Young, former clerk to conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, appointed to Texas Supreme Court
Correction, Oct. 29, 2021 11:22 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly described some of the guidance for who can receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. According to FDA and CDC guidance, anyone 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as their primary dose is eligible for any of the three approved COVID-19 vaccines as a booster shot. People who received the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine can get a booster shot if they’re 65 or older, of if they’re 18 or older and at high risk of serious illness or exposure.
Wondering who can get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and when? Here’s what Texans need to know.
Correction, Oct. 28, 2021 10:11 am:
An earlier version of this story misquoted one of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s remarks about bitcoin. He said, “Give me a horse and a gun and an open plain, and I can conquer the world” — not “open flame.”
Texas Republicans want to make the state the center of the cryptocurrency universe
