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, : An earlier version of this article misspelled Texas Woman's University Chancellor Carine Feyten's name. Under scrutiny from legislators, Texas university leaders attest to how they’re complying with the state’s DEI ban
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the number of people with Mexican heritage living in Texas. There were 9.5 million people of Mexican heritage living in Texas in 2020. Mexican citizens in Texas prepare to vote in landmark presidential election
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Correction, : In a previous version of this story, the summary said none of the petitions had been approved by a judge. One of the nine petitions has been approved. Anti-abortion crusader’s deposition requests generate fear, but no findings
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article misspelled Jack Byham's last name. With indictment, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s deep South Texas ties will again be tested
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that no Texas Democrats voted for the End the Border Catastrophe Act. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez voted in favor of it. Ukraine and Israel aid bills split Texans in Congress — but not along party lines
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Correction, : A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that groundwater conservation districts were responsible for testing well water for various toxins. Owners of private wells are not required to test their water. Amid fears of arsenic in private water wells, Texas A&M is offering low-cost tests in Ector and Midland counties
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly reported the number of managed care organizations whose members would have to change networks. The members of six organizations would have to change networks. Proposed changes to state Medicaid plans could shake up health coverage for 1.8 million low-income Texans
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly said that Lt. Gov. Patrick's letter asked the TCEQ to halt approving permits for concrete production plants. His letter asked TCEQ to halt approving permits for cement production plants. Cement is a component of concrete. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state to halt new cement plant permits until 2025
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Correction, : An earlier version of this article included an incomplete quote attributed to Mike Hoke, director of the Office of Public Engagement at the Public Utilities Commission. Public blasts Texas agencies, regulators for poor communication and oversight at wildfire hearings
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Texas was the first state to create a property tax credit for child care centers. It is the fourth state to do so. Texas counties, cities embrace new child care center tax credit even though few providers qualify
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Clarification, : This article has been updated to clarify that the Secretary of State's Office approves vendors of voter registration management software after ensuring they can exchange files with the state's system. A previous version of this story said such vendors go through an extensive certification process with, but that more extensive certification process is used for voting machine vendors. Texas counties facing surprise surcharge from voter registration software vendor
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Correction, : This story has been updated after a source initially provided inaccurate information about which entity applied for a construction permit with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build a test reactor in Abilene. Abilene Christian University filed the permit application. Small nuclear reactors may be coming to Texas, boosted by interest from Gov. Abbott
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Clarification, : This article has been updated to clarify the number of Texas dairies that have reported bird flu among its cattle after the Texas agriculture department corrected the number it publicly shared. Cows at two Texas dairy farms have bird flu, another blow to Cattle Country following wildfires
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Clarification, : This story has been updated to clarify that hydrogen emits only water when used in fuel cells but can emit nitrogen oxides. Texas energy companies are betting hydrogen can become a cleaner fuel for transportation
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Correction, : This story has been corrected to accurately reflect who said one quote. An earlier version of this story misattributed one quote to Michael Walk. It was said by Scott Lewis. Cities across the U.S. are abandoning bus stations. This East Texas town is embracing its bustling depot.
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Correction, : A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the year that Donald Trump and Joe Biden faced each other in the presidential election. The election was in 2020. Supreme Court permits Texas police to arrest people who illegally cross the border as the SB 4 legal clash continues
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Correction, : Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Lupe Valdez beat a Republican incumbent when she ran for Dallas County Sheriff in 2004. Valdez defeated Republican Danny Chandler, who had beat the incumbent in the Republican primary. Dallas County sheriff to face predecessor Lupe Valdez, who ran for governor in 2018, in runoff election
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Clarification, : The headline of this article has been updated to reflect that local and state officials said there is no public health emergency. Two West Texas infants in the same neighborhood diagnosed with rare botulism
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Correction, : An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Texas Education Agency placed the Austin Independent School District under a conservatorship. It avoided the measure after the TEA and the district agreed on an alternative plan. Texas places state’s largest charter school network under conservatorship
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Correction, : This story has been updated to clarify that Fritch volunteer fire chief Zeb Smith’s death Tuesday was not related to the Panhandle wildfires. He died while responding to an unrelated structure fire, Hutchinson County officials said. Texas Panhandle wildfires: What you need to know about the blazes, damage and recovery
Corrections and clarifications prior to Oct. 21, 2020 are available here.