Correction, May 27, 2021 7:30 pm:
A previous version of this story misidentified the lawmaker who said that "conditions of a state institution in the state of Texas are shameful." State Rep. Jarvis Johnson, D-Houston, made the comment during a back-and-forth with state Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City. Reynolds did not make the statement.
Texas lawmakers send $248 billion two-year budget to Gov. Greg Abbott
Correction, May 27, 2021 5:09 pm:
A previous version of the story erroneously said lawmakers funded $452 million for border security in the budget. The $452 million would be in addition to the $800 million previously budgeted for border security.
Greg Abbott sends state troopers, National Guard to border after increase in fentanyl seizures
Correction, May 26, 2021 5:05 pm:
The total number of cases and deaths, which were listed in the top boxes, county table and map, were showing outdated data on March 25. The numbers in the vaccine charts were also outdated. This data was corrected on March 26.
How coronavirus impacted Texas: Hospitalizations, vaccinations, cases and deaths
Correction, May 22, 2021 7:45 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the last day of school for Dallas ISD. After the 2020-21 calendar was changed because of the coronavirus, classes in the district end June 18, not May 27.
Gov. Greg. Abbott says no public schools or government entities will be allowed to require masks
Correction, May 18, 2021 2:53 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed the dates that three bills were sent to conference committee: SB7 was sent on May 17, not May 7; SB1 was sent on April 26, not April 27; and H5 was sent on May 3, not May 6. It also incorrectly listed details about SB 1311. It is the bill that would revoke physicians’ medical licenses for providing gender-affirming medical care, not classify providing gender-affirming medical care as child abuse. It passed the Senate on May 18, not May 17.
The 2021 legislative session is over. Here are the big bills that passed – and the ones that failed
Correction, May 18, 2021 11:16 am:
An earlier version of this analysis referred to the state's "criminal appellate courts," when it should have referred to "intermediate appellate courts," which have criminal and civil dockets.
Analysis: Texas legislators have a long way to go and a short time to get there
Correction, May 17, 2021 10:56 am:
Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story misstated what percent 4,000 is of 150 million. It’s less than 0.003%, not less than 0.00003%.
Texas GOP state senator urged use of unproven hydroxychloroquine treatment for COVID-19. Now he’s spreading doubt about vaccines.
Correction, May 14, 2021 10:01 am:
This story incorrectly stated that the state pays for the full cost of the Healthy Texas Women’s program. The state recently started receiving federal grants for the Healthy Texas Women’s program. It pays for the Texas Family Planning program in full.
Despite high rate of teen pregnancies, Texas lawmakers unlikely to expand Children’s Health Insurance Program to cover birth control
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
