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 story misspelled the name of a Supreme Court justice. Her name is Elena Kagan, not Elena Kagen. Nearly 1.4 million Texans could be impacted by U.S. Supreme Court decision blocking student loan forgiveness
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Correction, : A previous version of this story gave an incorrect date for when lawyers need to submit proposals for final judgement. It’s July 14, not July 31. Judge says DPS must release documents related to Uvalde shooting response
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story misstated the day the Texas Senate returns from recess. It is Wednesday, not Monday. Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required
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Correction, : U.S. Rep. Mark Takano is from California, not Wisconsin as originally identified. State Rep. Julie Johnson announces she is running for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred’s seat
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Correction, : U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia misspoke at a Thursday news conference when she said Texas would lose 5,000 workers a week if the DACA program were to end. It is 5,000 workers a month, her office said. Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that state Rep. Brad Buckley added an education savings account program to House Bill 100 in a last-ditch effort to enact school vouchers during the regular legislative session. The proposal was added to the Senate's version of HB 100 by Sen. Brandon Creighton. Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan join forces on property taxes. It might help the push for school vouchers.
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Harris County attorney and Lone Star Legal Aid filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination by the TCEQ in its permitting process. They filed a civil rights complaint with the EPA alleging discrimination by the TCEQ, not a lawsuit. State environmental agency proposes new rules for concrete plants in Texas
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Clarification, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said that the state offered Todd Interests $25 million to buy the property, but the state's offer was so that Todd Interests would give up its contract so the state could then purchase the property from Vistra. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opts for eminent domain to save Fairfield Lake State Park
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said Tony Buzbee ran for Houston mayor as a Republican. Buzbee ran on a conservative platform, but the mayoral race is nonpartisan. “These allegations are completely untrue”: Paxton attorney Tony Buzbee promises vigorous defense in Senate trial
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Correction, : Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story incorrectly reported state Rep. Oscar Longoria's current House committee assignments. He chairs the Business and Industry Committee and sits on the General Investigating and Public Education Committees. He is not currently a member of the Appropriations Committee or chair of an appropriations subcommittee. Meet the Texas House impeachment managers who are taking aim at Ken Paxton
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that Don Huffines owns a network of car dealerships. His brother owns and operates the dealerships. Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Gov. Greg Abbott would receive the state budget before sending it to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. The state constitution requires that the budget goes to the comptroller first before heading to the governor. Historic $321.3 billion Texas state budget heads to comptroller
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Correction, : This article originally said the most recent election for attorney general was in 2020. It was 2022. Here are the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Ken Paxton
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Clarification, : An earlier version of this story said there would be no increases to school allotments in the next budget cycle. The budget approved Thursday doesn't include increases to the basic school allotment, though it calls for some increases to school funding in other ways. State budget writers strike deal on $321.3 billion two-year spending proposal
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Correction, : A previous version of the story incorrectly attributed accusations that The Refuge staff concealed evidence of abuse. State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston — not DFPS director of human resources James Yocum — said Refuge employees concealed evidence of abuse. Texas House approves bill to improve background checks on child-welfare workers
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Correction, : A previous version of the story incorrectly attributed accusations that The Refuge staff concealed evidence of abuse. State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston — not DFPS director of human resources James Yocum — said Refuge employees concealed evidence of abuse. After abuse accusations at The Refuge, Texas will create new reporting and screening requirements for foster care workers
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Correction, : U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer was mistakenly identified as a Republican from California. She is from Oregon. Texas Democrat unveils bipartisan immigration plan with path to citizenship, border security spending
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly quoted a staff report as saying TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry; the report made that statement about TCEQ commissioners, not all agency leaders. Texas’ environmental regulators need to get tougher on polluters, group of lawmakers says
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the Sunset Advisory Commission concluded that TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry. Commission staff made that conclusion. The story also incorrectly quoted a staff report as saying TCEQ leaders have become “reluctant” to regulate industry; the report made that statement about TCEQ commissioners, not all agency leaders. The story also incorrectly stated that the public can make comments only during or immediately after TCEQ meetings. Public comments can also be made before TCEQ meetings. Texas House moves to crack down on polluters with stricter penalties and heavier oversight
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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
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.