Corrections and Clarifications
Our reporting on all platforms will be truthful, transparent and respectful; our facts will be accurate, complete and fairly presented. When we make a mistake — and from time to time, we will — we will work quickly to fully address the error, correcting it within the story, detailing the error on the story page and adding it to this running list of Tribune corrections. If you find an error, email corrections@texastribune.org.
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said that House Bill 6 was headed for a conference committee. The bill had only been sent to the Senate at the time. Protesters decry stalled fentanyl test strip bill; Texas House passes get-tough criminal penalties
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : 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
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Clarification, : 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
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Correction, : 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.
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Clarification, : 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
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Correction, : 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.
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said the Senate had earmarked $1 billion for water projects out of the Economic Stabilization Fund, the state’s “rainy day fund.” The money in the proposal would actually come from general revenue in the proposal, not the ESF. Texas Senate passes $308 billion budget plan, kicking off high-stakes negotiations with the House
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Correction, : 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
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Correction, : 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
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Clarification, : 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
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Clarification, : An earlier version of this story stated that colleges and universities had requested $1 billion in exchange for tuition freezes. Only university systems have requested that funding in exchange for freezing tuition. Texas Senate budget writers propose billions for teacher raises, lower property taxes and water projects
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.