Corrections and Clarifications

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Correction, Aug. 16, 2023 at 10:09 a.m.: A previous version of this story included the incorrect year that Tara Jones and her family again suffered health effects from a foul odor at their home. It was December 2020, not December 2021. For Texans, fighting state-regulated oilfield waste dumps can be a costly, do-it-yourself effort
Correction, Aug. 9, 2023 at 8:29 a.m.: A previous version of this article mistakenly said a term limits proposal supported by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz would keep him from seeking reelection. The proposal, if it becomes law, is not retroactive and would apply to future terms. Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
Clarification, Aug. 8, 2023 at 8:28 a.m.: In a previous version of this article, Ed Burbach was identified as a former assistant attorney general. Burbach was the former deputy attorney general for civil litigation. Part 2: Texas backlash to Obama fueled conservative drive to reinterpret U.S. Constitution
Correction, Aug. 7, 2023 at 12:25 p.m.: This story has been updated to note that under the proposed property tax-cuts plan, homeowners who live in a residence they own would continue to benefit from the state’s current 10% cap on annual property appraisal increases. Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.
Correction, Aug. 7, 2023 at 12:25 p.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that Senate Bill 3 allocates $600,000 to pay for cuts to the state’s franchise tax. The amount is $600 million. Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.
Correction, Aug. 6, 2023 at 4:29 p.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the judge’s injunction would remain in effect even if the state appealed the decision. The state’s appeal to the Texas Supreme Court blocked the injunction. Texas AG appeals judge’s order that allows women with complicated pregnancies to get abortions
Correction, Aug. 2, 2023 at 1:03 p.m.: A previous version of this story included the incorrect bill number for the legislation that bans anonymous reports of abuse or neglect. It was House Bill 63, not Senate Bill 63. Texas lawmakers move to close foster care hiring loopholes and expand rights of parents facing investigations
Correction, Aug. 2, 2023 at 10:13 a.m.: An earlier version of this story, citing the Daily Wire, incorrectly named Jordan Eskew as one of the employees at the attorney general’s office who took a leave of absence. Amy Hilton, an assistant attorney general, took a leave, not Eskew, according to the comptroller’s office. 6 Texas AG employees take leave of absence to defend Ken Paxton at impeachment trial
Correction, July 28, 2023 at 1:47 p.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly named state Rep. Morgan Meyer, R-University Park, as the lead author of House Joint Resolution 2 during this year’s second special legislative session. The author of the resolution was state Rep. Will Metcalf, R-Conroe. Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.
Correction, July 21, 2023 at 5:35 p.m.: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the EPA must make a decision about Texas' plan to reduce pollution in Rusk and Panola counties by the end of the year. The EPA must either approve the Texas plan or reject it and issue its own plan by Dec. 13, 2024. EPA will decide if the state is doing enough to reduce pollution in two East Texas counties
Clarification, July 21, 2023 at 10:17 a.m.: A previous version of this story said that companies that lose natural gas due to emissions events can still charge consumers for the lost gas. That portion of the story has been removed because those rules don't apply to Targa, which does not sell natural gas for public consumption. West Texas gas operators released tons of excess emissions during June heat wave
Correction, July 18, 2023 at 6:56 p.m.: Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Local Solutions Support Center, an organization that seeks to counter state policies that undermine local government's ability to self-govern, was based in California. Local Solutions Support Center is an organization with team members based in states across the country. Houston sues state in attempt to block new law that erodes cities’ power
Correction, July 13, 2023 at 8:59 p.m.: A previous version of this article misspelled the name of the president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association. She is Jennifer Rabb, not Jennifer Raab. Long-awaited $18 billion property tax-cut deal heads to Gov. Greg Abbott
Correction, July 13, 2023 at 8:59 p.m.: A previous version of this article misspelled the name of the president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association. She is Jennifer Rabb, not Jennifer Raab. Property tax cuts hit the fast track as Texas Senate advances long-awaited agreement
Correction, July 13, 2023 at 2:53 p.m.: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that a 3rd Court of Appeals ruling allowed the Vulcan quarry to begin operations. The ruling allows the TCEQ to issue the company an air quality permit, but other permits are required before the quarry can operate. A Comal County ranch owner ponders selling his land, setting off another clash between property rights and environmental concerns
Correction, July 11, 2023 at 7:20 p.m.: A previous version of this article misspelled the name of a University of Texas at Austin professor. She is Liliana Garces, not Lilian Garces. Race-based college admissions are now banned, but Texas schools still have ways to ensure campuses are diverse
Correction, July 10, 2023 at 6:15 p.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Providence Homeowners Association’s anti-Section 8 ban would have made the entire town of Providence Village off-limits to tenants participating in the program. The rule would’ve made most — but not all — of the town inaccessible to those renters. Texas bans homeowners’ associations from discriminating against renters who receive federal housing aid
Clarification, July 10, 2023 at 5:28 p.m.: This article has been updated to reflect when election workers can start reviewing mail-in ballots. Workers can now review ballots as soon as they arrive. Voting by mail in Texas will get a little easier with these legislative fixes
Correction, July 10, 2023 at 1:45 p.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the $18 billion package for property tax cuts announced Monday includes more than $5 billion approved for relief in 2021. The latter amount was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2019. Texas House and Senate reach a deal on how to cut property taxes
Clarification, July 5, 2023 at 10:27 a.m.: A previous version of this story stated that Dallas County reported more than 130 cases of heat-related illness in the previous two weeks. After the story published, the county determined there had been 260 cases of heat-related illness in Dallas County during that time period. Emergency room visits surge, Texans die amid dangerous heat wave

Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.