Correction, May 11, 2021 10:46 am:
Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the study estimated that 90% of Texas school districts opened at near capacity last fall. The study actually found that 60% of Texas districts had 80% or more of their students enrolled for in-person instruction by the end of September 2020. The story also incorrectly stated that about 30% of adult Texans had been vaccinated as of Saturday. In fact, about 30% of all Texans had been vaccinated as of Saturday.
Resuming in-person learning at Texas schools last fall accelerated spread of COVID-19, study says
Correction, May 4, 2021 3:10 pm:
This story previously stated that state Rep. Gary VanDeaver voted against advancing Senate Bill 29 out of a House committee. VanDeaver voted for advancing the bill.
Texas Senate bill restricting transgender students’ sports participation stalls in House committee, casting doubts on its fate
Correction, April 30, 2021 1:07 pm:
This article previously provided a false equivalency for an ounce of marijuana. The size of that amount can vary, but one ounce is typically far greater than two dime bags, as this article previously stated.
The criminal penalty for possessing small amounts of marijuana would be reduced under a bill passed by the Texas House
Correction, April 29, 2021 1:07 pm:
The name of one of the categories in the "Threads of Texas" project was changed after More in Common shared its research; what is now “Reverent Texans” had been called “Texas Faithful,” which is what appeared in the original version of this story.
Analysis: A different way to look at Texans’ differences — by looking at similarities
Correction, April 13, 2021 9:11 pm:
A previous version of this article misspelled a Texas senator's first name. He is Brian Birdwell, not Brain Birdwell.
Senate passes bill to curb Texas governor’s power to shut down state for extended time during emergency
Correction, April 12, 2021 8:12 pm:
A previous version of this story misspelled the last name of the executive director for the Transgender Education Network of Texas. He is Emmett Schelling, not Shelling.
As Texas Legislature considers anti-trans bills, NCAA announces it will not hold events in states that discriminate against trans students
Correction, April 9, 2021 12:51 pm:
A previous version of this story said that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was shocked that 11 Democrats supported Senate Bill 4. A spokesperson for Patrick later said that some Democrats voting against the bill is what actually surprised Patrick.
Senate Democrats support conservative-backed Texas bill requiring pro-sports teams with state contracts to play national anthem
Correction, April 8, 2021 8:14 pm:
A previous version of this story misstated Edna Yang's position with American Gateways. She is the co-executive director, not co-founder.
Advocates back Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for greater oversight at migrant shelters. But they question his timing and motivations.
Correction, April 7, 2021 7:01 pm:
A previous version of this story misspelled Gov. Greg Abbott's last name as Abbot in one instance.
As Republicans hammer Biden on border policy, Democrats question the authenticity of their concern for migrants
Correction, April 5, 2021 1:41 pm:
A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the Harris County judge. It's Lina Hidalgo, not Linda.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will boycott Major League Baseball events after the league pulled its All-Star Game from Georgia
Correction, March 26, 2021 3:42 pm:
Correction: A earlier version of this story misstated the title of César Blanco. He is a state senator, not a state representative.
After Atlanta and Colorado mass shootings, Texas GOP leaders double down on protecting gun owners
Clarification, March 25, 2021 5:57 pm:
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
Correction, March 25, 2021 5:50 pm:
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
Clarification, March 17, 2021 12:00 am:
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
Correction, March 13, 2021 12:30 pm:
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
Correction, March 12, 2021 9:03 am:
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
Correction, March 6, 2021 3:08 pm:
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
Correction, March 5, 2021 4:58 pm:
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
Correction, March 5, 2021 4:13 pm:
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
Correction, March 4, 2021 3:54 pm:
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
