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Casar's grid proposal would keep the power running in Texas
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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03/03/2024
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Casar, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution
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Texas electric grid passes first winter test
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Mills, A.
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01/21/2024
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Wholesale natural gas prices; Winter weather
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We shouldn't have to be so thankful that the state power grid held up
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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01/18/2024
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Operators readying facilities for winter
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Houston Chronicle
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McEwen, M.
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12/16/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Permian Basin; Staples, Todd; Weatherization
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Texas Prop 7 to strengthen gas-fired sources on electrical grid
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Bryan Eagle
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Kyle, M.
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10/17/2023
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1 TX bill
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Alternative energy; Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Birdwell, Brian; Constitutional amendments; Dedicated funds; Dispatchable energy; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hot weather; Metzger, Luke; Natural gas-fired power plants; Orr, Angelia; Schwertner, Charles; Staples, Todd
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Texas Prop. 7 to strengthen gas-fired sources on electrical grid
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Kyle, M.
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10/11/2023
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1 TX bill
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Alternative energy; Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Birdwell, Brian; Constitutional amendments; Dedicated funds; Dispatchable energy; Electricity transmission and distribution; Metzger, Luke; Natural gas-fired power plants; Orr, Angelia; Schwertner, Charles; Staples, Todd
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Texas Senate: Here's who will chair committees in the 88th legislative session
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Austin American Statesman
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Gore, H.
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01/28/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Creighton, Brandon; Huffman, Joan; Legislative committee appointments; Legislative committee chairs; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Phelan, Dade; Schwertner, Charles; Whitmire, John
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Texas electric bills would rise if power grid overhaul approved by regulators is enacted
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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01/20/2023
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lake, Peter; Performance Credit Mechanism plan; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles
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PUC vote takes step toward redesign of ERCOT electric market
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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01/20/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy policy; Lake, Peter; Performance Credit Mechanism plan; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles
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PUC set to vote on the next step for ERCOT’s power market changes
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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01/19/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Patrick, Dan; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles
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88TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE: Austin-area senators set priorities
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Austin American Statesman
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Gore, H.
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01/08/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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88th Legislature; Campbell, Donna; Eckhardt, Sarah; Electricity transmission and distribution; Flores, Pete; Kolkhorst, Lois; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes; Real property; Schwertner, Charles; State budget surpluses; Tax and expenditure limits; Zaffirini, Judith
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Texas regulators investigating Atmos Energy for natural gas service failures during freeze
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Austin American Statesman
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Griswold, N.
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12/30/2022
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Atmos Energy; Natural gas service; Power outages; Railroad Commission of Texas; Winter weather
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Hello, winter. Bye-bye, power grid?
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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12/21/2022
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1 TX bill
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Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas needs a new plan for electric reliability
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Houston Chronicle
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Tomlinson, C.
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12/14/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; E3 Consulting; Electricity transmission and distribution; Kolkhorst, Lois; Lake, Peter; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Wholesale electricity prices
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Building more natural gas plants won’t make the grid more reliable or affordable
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Dallas Morning News
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Livaudais, S.
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12/11/2022
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas-fired power plants; Patrick, Dan
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Texas natural gas sector is ready for winter
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Staples, T.
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12/06/2022
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1 TX bill
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Emergency management; Natural gas industry; Natural gas supplies; Weatherization; Winter weather
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Grid overhaul may be halted
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Dallas Morning News
|
Jankowski, P.
|
12/04/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Alternative energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Johnson, Nathan; Lake, Peter; Natural gas-fired power plants; Patrick, Dan; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Senate Committee on Business and Commerce
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ERCOT expects to be able to meet winter demand, but extreme scenario could cause blackouts
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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11/30/2022
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lake, Peter; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Vegas, Pablo; Weatherization; Winter weather
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PUC to release report Thursday evaluating plans to overhaul Texas power market
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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11/10/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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E3 Consulting; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Proposed change to electric grid would cost Texans billions without improving reliability, study says
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San Antonio Express News
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Mendoza-Moyers, D.
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10/28/2022
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Economic impact; Electricity transmission and distribution
|
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What have Gov. Greg Abbott and challenger Beto O’Rourke said about the Texas power grid?
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Dallas Morning News
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Jones, A.
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10/22/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gubernatorial campaigns; O'Rourke, Beto
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Texas to require most power plants to prepare for weather from 0 to 96 degrees
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Dallas Morning News
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Jones, A.
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10/01/2022
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Lake, Peter; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization
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Grid report is based on crony capitalism
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Houston Chronicle
|
Tomlinson, C.
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09/07/2022
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electricity supplies; Natural gas industry; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Staples, Todd; State Energy Plan Advisory Committee
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Little-known committee takes aim at wind, solar power in Texas grid recommendations
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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09/02/2022
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Electricity supplies; Solar energy; State Energy Plan Advisory Committee; Wind energy
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Texas Railroad Commission OKs new weatherization rules for oil and gas producers
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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08/31/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Natural gas industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Rules and regulations; Warford, Luke; Weatherization; Wright, Jim (RRC)
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Railroad Commission approves weatherization rule for natural gas infrastructure
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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08/31/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Natural gas industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Wright, Jim (RRC)
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Railroad Commission votes to require weatherization for some gas producers
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Houston Chronicle
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Osborne, J.
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08/31/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Christian, Wayne; Natural gas industry; Power outages; Railroad Commission of Texas; Rules and regulations; Weatherization
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Texas Railroad Commission ‘under fire’ over new rules for natural gas companies
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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08/30/2022
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Fees; Fines; Natural gas industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Rules and regulations; Staples, Todd; Texas Caucus on Climate, Environment and the Energy Industry; Texas Oil and Gas Association; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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Beto O’Rourke, other Texas Democrats say they can fix the grid. Here’s what experts think
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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08/21/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Collier, Mike; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gubernatorial campaigns; Lieutenant Governor campaigns and elections; O'Rourke, Beto; Weatherization
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‘Texans should watch their wallets’: Power grid report approved without public input
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Dallas Morning News
|
Jankowski, P.
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08/11/2022
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Ammerman, Mark; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy policy; Jenevein, Patrick; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; State Energy Plan Advisory Committee; Wilson, Phil
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Texas grid’s future could be up to oil and gas execs, others in little-known group
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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08/09/2022
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1 TX bill
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Ammerman, Mark; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy policy; Schwertner, Charles; State Energy Plan Advisory Committee; Wilson, Phil
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Texas electricity demand hits record high as heat wave continues
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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07/07/2022
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hot weather
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ERCOT’s shift might cost consumers
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Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, S.
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07/03/2022
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Johnson, Nathan; Lake, Peter; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Proposed RRC weatherization rules draw criticism
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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McEwen, M.
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07/02/2022
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Natural gas industry; Natural gas pipelines; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization
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Panel reviewing electric grid reforms
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Lufkin Daily News
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Ashby, T.
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06/25/2022
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1 TX bill
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Ashby, Trent; Electricity transmission and distribution; House Committee on State Affairs; Interim studies
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Power grid better prepared under new state laws, firms say
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Galveston Daily News
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Humphries, J.
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06/04/2022
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1 TX bill
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CenterPoint Energy; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency management
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Power market overhaul embroiled in potential conflict of interest
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Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, S.
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06/04/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Conflicts of interest; Consultants; E3 Consulting; Electric utility deregulation; Electricity transmission and distribution; Exelon Corporation; NRG Energy; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
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Abbott and ERCOT should face facts: The grid isn't fixed
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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05/22/2022
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1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution
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Heat putting grid fixes on hot seat
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Houston Chronicle
|
Wallace, J.
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05/15/2022
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gubernatorial campaigns; Gutierrez, Roland; Hot weather; O'Rourke, Beto; Patrick, Dan; Wu, Gene
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Everyday Texans may be footing the bill (again) if big electric consultants have their way with grid
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Houston Chronicle
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Tomlinson, C.
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05/01/2022
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric utilities; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
|
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Power supply-chain map to aid Texas’ disaster response
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San Antonio Express News
|
Chapa, S.
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05/01/2022
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Maps
|
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Broadband Development Office begins its statewide listening tour
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Lufkin Daily News
|
Nichols, R.
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04/04/2022
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1 TX bill
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Nichols, Robert
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Whatever the campaigns say, the Texas electric grid isn’t fixed yet
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
Ramsey, R.
|
03/15/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electric power plants; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas supplies; Weatherization
|
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Natural Gas: Capitol considers monitor
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Dallas Morning News
|
Jankowski, P.
|
03/10/2022
|
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Christian, Wayne; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Winter Storm Uri
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In heated GOP primary, railroad commissioner targeted over deadly freeze
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Austin American Statesman
|
Griswold, N.
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02/22/2022
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Christian, Wayne; Natural gas industry; Railroad Commissioner campaigns and elections; Slocum, Tom; Stogner, Sarah; Tipton, Dawayne; Warford, Luke; Weatherization; Winter weather
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Don’t turn against wind power, Texas conservatives
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
02/20/2022
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Alternative energy; Conservatives (Politics); Political candidates; Wind energy
|
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One year after Winter Storm Uri, Texas is moving in the right direction
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Houston Chronicle
|
Burgess, M.
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02/20/2022
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1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
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Burgess, Michael; Electricity transmission and distribution; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
|
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A stronger natural gas supply chain, a stronger Texas
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Longview News-Journal
|
Staples, T.
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02/19/2022
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Natural gas production; Natural gas supplies; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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Investment in new energy technology will prepare us for future Februarys
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Midland Reporter Telegram
|
Smith, C.
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02/19/2022
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electricity supplies; Energy storage; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri
|
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The ERCOT big freeze of 2021 exposed a national security weakness
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Dallas Morning News
|
Hirs, E.
|
02/15/2022
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Magness, Bill
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Deliberate inaction: Root causes of Texas power failure yet to be addressed
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Hirs, E.
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02/14/2022
|
1 TX bill 9 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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A stronger natural gas supply chain, a stronger Texas
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Lufkin Daily News
|
Staples, T.
|
02/14/2022
|
1 TX bill 10 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Oil industry; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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How the freeze changed us, Texas
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Austin American Statesman
|
Plohetski, T.
|
02/13/2022
|
1 TX bill 8 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
|
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Texas fixed electricity problems quickly because we are not connected to the national grid
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Dallas Morning News
|
Hancock, K.
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02/13/2022
|
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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87th Legislature; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Power grid held up, but questions remain
|
Beaumont Enterprise
|
Editorial
|
02/11/2022
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Electricity transmission and distribution; Winter weather
|
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Abbott touts grid holding up, but was it true test?
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Austin American Statesman
|
Griswold, N.
|
02/05/2022
|
1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Craddick, Christi; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lake, Peter; Weatherization; Winter weather
|
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Texas electric grid weathers winter blast, showing it’s ‘more reliable’ than ever, Greg Abbott says
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Dallas Morning News
|
Jankowski, P.
|
02/05/2022
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Craddick, Christi; Electricity transmission and distribution; Jones, Brad; Lake, Peter; O'Rourke, Beto; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter weather
|
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Two ERCOT ideas that could secure Texas energy supply and restore trust in the system
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
02/04/2022
|
1 TX bill 8 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Jones, Brad; Natural gas supplies; Weatherization
|
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Power grid is running on hope
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
02/04/2022
|
1 TX bill 8 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Huffines, Don; O'Rourke, Beto; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization; Winter weather
|
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Texas' gas regulator says 98% of facilities are winterized, but inspectors say the data is flawed
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Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, S.
|
02/03/2022
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Natural gas industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter weather; Wright, Jim (RRC)
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Winter storm watch: Texas officials warn of icy roads but say power grid is prepared
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Harris, C.
|
02/02/2022
|
1 TX bill 9 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Jones, Brad; McCraw, Steve; Power outages; Winter weather
|
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How Vistra, Atmos Energy and Energy Transfer are moving forward from Texas’ epic winter storm
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Dallas Morning News
|
Schnurman, M.
|
01/30/2022
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Atmos Energy; Bonds; Energy Transfer Partners; Vistra Energy; Weatherization; Wholesale natural gas prices; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
|
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Natural gas dips raise concern
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Austin American Statesman
|
Sechler, B.
|
01/28/2022
|
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
|
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Jones, Brad; Natural gas production; Railroad Commission of Texas; Staples, Todd; Weatherization
|
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Can Texas withstand another winter storm? Here’s what ERCOT said at Tarrant town hall
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dearman, E.
|
01/27/2022
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Capriglione, Giovanni; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Jones, Brad; Weatherization; Winter weather
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Texas power plants are ready for the cold as long as the gas keeps flowing
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Dallas Morning News
|
Schnurman, M.
|
01/23/2022
|
1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy Transfer Partners; Jones, Brad; Vistra Energy; Weatherization; Winter weather
|
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Don’t forget the public when reforming the Texas electricity market
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Dallas Morning News
|
Tran, T.
|
01/18/2022
|
1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas
|
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To keep up with growth, Texas needs more big, baseload electric power plants
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Dallas Morning News
|
Weinstein, B.
|
01/16/2022
|
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
|
Electric power plants; Electricity transmission and distribution; Weatherization
|
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How Texas plans to reach residents during a blackout
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dearman, E.
|
01/06/2022
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency communications; Emergency management; Lake, Peter; Oncor Electric Delivery; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas
|
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2021 saw some big changes to Texas power grid after winter freeze
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Dallas Morning News
|
Jankowski, P.
|
01/02/2022
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter weather
|
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More than 400 Texans have sued ERCOT, energy providers over deadly February blackouts
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Houston Chronicle
|
Despart, Z.
|
01/02/2022
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Lawsuits; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
|
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Thumbs: Give up the voter fraud ghost fellas, it’s a new year
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Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
01/01/2022
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Coronavirus; Electricity transmission and distribution; Immigration policy; Immunizations; Winter weather
|
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|
After more than a decade of neglect everyone is suddenly worried about Texas electricity
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Dallas Morning News
|
Lieber, D.
|
12/31/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Consumer protection; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Walker, DeAnn T.
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Are Texans paying for grid shortfalls?
|
Bryan Eagle
|
McNeely, D.
|
12/28/2021
|
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; O'Rourke, Beto
|
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Gov. Abbott reassures Texans the grid is stable as Beto O’Rourke and Allen West blame him for February crash
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Houston Chronicle
|
Wallace, J.
|
12/19/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gubernatorial campaigns; Lake, Peter; O'Rourke, Beto; Public Utility Commission of Texas; West, Allen
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Texas utility regulators approve plan aimed at boosting power grid's reliability over time
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Austin American Statesman
|
Sechler, B.
|
12/17/2021
|
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
|
Cobos, Lori; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lake, Peter; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
|
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Texas passes power market reforms to boost grid reliability
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Houston Chronicle
|
Malik, N.
|
12/17/2021
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
|
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lake, Peter; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
|
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Overseers of Texas electricity moving fast and loose with grid changes
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Houston Chronicle
|
Tomlinson, C.
|
12/15/2021
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices; Wood, Pat, III
|
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|
Is Texas on the right side of the energy revolution?
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
12/14/2021
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Corporate planning & relocations; Electric vehicle batteries; Electric vehicles; Manufacturing; State comparisons
|
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Could it happen again?
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Austin American Statesman
|
Sechler, B.
|
12/12/2021
|
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
|
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More blackouts? Will your power stay on if another winter storm hits Texas’ electric grid?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Samsel, H.
|
12/12/2021
|
1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency management; Lake, Peter; Natural gas industry; Power outages; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter weather
|
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Even after power grid crash, Texas isn’t pushing gas firms enough to prep for winter
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Ed.
|
12/12/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Oil industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization
|
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Needlessly reducing supply risks another grid failure
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Austin American Statesman
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Giovanetti, T.
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12/10/2021
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1 TX bill 8 doc(s)
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Alternative energy; Electricity transmission and distribution
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Texas PUC chair promises consumers ‘the lights will be on’ this winter
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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12/09/2021
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1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Jones, Brad; Lake, Peter; O'Rourke, Beto; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter weather
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Abbott guarantees Texas grid is ready for winter. Where have we heard that before?
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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12/05/2021
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Campaign contributors; Electricity transmission and distribution; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Natural gas industry; Natural gas-fired power plants; Power outages; Railroad Commission of Texas; Warren, Kelcy; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Blackout still threatening this winter
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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12/03/2021
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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Some natural gas producers can opt out of winter preparation under new Texas rule
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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12/02/2021
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Natural gas industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter weather; Wright, Jim (RRC)
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Long way still until state electrical grid ready for winter
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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12/02/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter weather
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Dreaming (betting) on a mild winter
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Ramsey, R.
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12/02/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Winter weather
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Amid criticism, Texas regulators tighten winterization rules for natural gas sector
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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12/01/2021
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Christian, Wayne; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter weather
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Gov. Abbott says he can 'guarantee the lights will stay on' this winter in Texas
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San Antonio Express News
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McKinley, E.
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11/30/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Weatherization
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Natural gas supply is a matter of life or death, so Texas should regulate it as such
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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11/28/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Natural gas production; Natural gas-fired power plants; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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Resign, Craddick and Christian. Regulators misled about winter storm and failed to prevent another
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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11/28/2021
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Christian, Wayne; Craddick, Christi; Natural gas industry; Power outages; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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Texas grid vulnerable to blackouts during severe winter weather, even with new preparations, ERCOT estimates show
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Douglas, E.
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11/23/2021
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1 TX bill 8 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Winter weather
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Why solar electricity projects include backup batteries in California but not Texas
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Dallas Morning News
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Kimber, S.
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11/21/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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California; Energy policy; Energy storage; Solar energy
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Report adds concern for winter power grid
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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11/20/2021
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Power outages; Southeast Texas
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ERCOT report says Texans face steep shortfalls in power capacity if extreme event hits this winter
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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11/20/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Winter Storm Uri still going to cost Texans
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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11/18/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Natural gas utility rates and charges; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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'A terrible loss': Austin saw days of deaths and cold in February outages during Texas freeze
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Austin American Statesman
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Bradshaw, K.
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11/14/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas consumers will surely enjoy the opportunity to pay for the costs of Winter Storm Uri
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Houston Chronicle
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Grieder, E.
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11/14/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Bonds; Natural gas utility rates and charges; Railroad Commission of Texas; Winter Storm Uri; Wu, Gene
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Rule maker hints Texas electricity grid will take leap backward
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Houston Chronicle
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Tomlinson, C.
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11/03/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; State comparisons; Weatherization
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Texas isn’t ready for another deep freeze
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Malik, N.
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10/31/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Electric power plants; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Menéndez, José; Natural gas industry; Natural gas-fired power plants; Railroad Commission of Texas; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather; Wright, Jim (RRC)
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PUC’s rule one step in complicated process
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Editorial
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10/27/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Cobos, Lori; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter weather
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Improvements to natural gas supply chain underway
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Staples, T.
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10/24/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Staples, Todd; Winter weather
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Texas regulators: Power plant operators must make 'best efforts' to fix issues that led to grid failures
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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10/22/2021
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Kolkhorst, Lois; Lake, Peter; Natural gas supplies; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Whitmire, John; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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How Texans could bolster power grid and save money
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Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, S.
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10/21/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation
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Texas natural gas industry not preparing for another severe winter storm, experts say
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Houston Chronicle
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Osborne, J.
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10/19/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Johnson, Nathan; Jones, Brad; Natural gas industry; Paddie, Chris; Railroad Commission of Texas; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter weather
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Hope is not a strategy to keep the lights on, Texas must assure it
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Dallas Morning News
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Olson, A.
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10/17/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Improvements to natural gas supply chain are underway
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Staples, T.
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10/17/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Natural gas; Staples, Todd; Weatherization
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The new ERCOT chairman is from outside of ERCOT, and that’s a good thing
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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10/15/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Foster, Paul L.
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How the Texas gas industry, in cahoots with regulators, created a loophole to avoid weatherization
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Dallas Morning News
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Lieber, D.
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10/15/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Natural gas industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Whitmire, John; Winter weather
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When Texas legislators admit they don’t know what they’re doing
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Ramsey, R.
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10/10/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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87th Legislature; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Special sessions
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RRC outlines preparation measures for upcoming winter
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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McEwen, M.
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10/09/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Natural gas pipelines; Railroad Commission of Texas; Winter weather
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Gas operators prodded by commission to be ready for winter
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Houston Chronicle
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Staff
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10/08/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Natural gas supplies; Railroad Commission of Texas; Winter weather
|
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Power Failure: Loophole in law allows natural gas companies to opt out of state's new weatherization requirements
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Lufkin Daily News
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Editorial
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10/06/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas supplies; Nichols, Robert; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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As winter nears, tensions rise over how to prevent Texas blackouts from happening again
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Houston Chronicle
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Osborne, J.
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10/04/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Perry, Rick; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization
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Why the shock? GOP knew perfectly well industry would use loophole to avoid weatherization
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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10/04/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas supplies; Nichols, Robert; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Whitmire, John; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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'Loophole' contributes to slow weatherization progress
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Editorial
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10/01/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas oil and gas regulators grilled by state lawmakers for response to winter storm outages
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Dallas Morning News
|
O'Hanlon, M.
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09/29/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Electricity transmission and distribution; Kolkhorst, Lois; Lake, Peter; Menéndez, José; Natural gas supplies; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Whitmire, John; Winter Storm Uri
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Texas regulator's plan would spare natural gas producers from costly winter prep
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Houston Chronicle
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Blackman, J.
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09/29/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency management; Natural gas production; Natural gas supplies; Natural gas-fired power plants; Nichols, Robert; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Whitmire, John; Winter weather
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Winter is coming. Federal report questions whether Texas' power grid is ready.
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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09/28/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Weatherization; Winter weather
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Texans will see high electricity bills in March, thanks to winter storm
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Dallas Morning News
|
Hirs, E.
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09/26/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
|
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Which energy source was to blame for the Texas blackouts? Feds say it's not frozen wind turbines
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Houston Chronicle
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Takahashi, P.
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09/25/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Natural gas production; Power outages; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Wind energy; Winter Storm Uri
|
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State Rep. Chris Paddie says he won't seek another term
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Longview News-Journal
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Staff
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09/23/2021
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1 TX bill
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Legislative turnover; Paddie, Chris
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Court settlement takes Griddy customers off the hook for massive electric bills during Uri
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Abilene Reporter-News
|
Moritz, J.
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08/31/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric utility rates and charges; Griddy Energy; Legal settlements; Paxton, Ken; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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PUC weighs options in first major discussion of electricity market overhaul since deregulation
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Dallas Morning News
|
O'Hanlon, M.
|
08/27/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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To deal with energy costs from Texas freeze, regulators plan to borrow billions — and then recoup from ratepayers
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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08/22/2021
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Electric utilities; Electric utility rates and charges; Hancock, Kelly; Natural gas utilities; Natural gas utility rates and charges
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A moving target
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Austin American Statesman
|
Douglas, E.
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08/22/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Climate change; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Nielsen-Gammon, John; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization
|
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Texas grid reform should make every megawatt count
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Midland Reporter Telegram
|
Neeley, J.
|
08/21/2021
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1 TX bill
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Alternative energy; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution
|
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Energy industry showers Gov. Greg Abbott, other Texas politicians with campaign cash after they passed power grid bills
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Austin American Statesman
|
Ferman, M.
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08/08/2021
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1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Calpine; Campaign contributors; CenterPoint Energy; Energy Transfer Partners; Hancock, Kelly; NRG Energy; Oncor Electric Delivery; Paddie, Chris; Patrick, Dan; Schwertner, Charles; Vistra Energy; Warren, Kelcy; Winter Storm Uri
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No, the Texas power grid is not fixed
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Austin American Statesman
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Robbins, P.
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08/08/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Electric power plants; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation; Weatherization; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter weather
|
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CenterPoint customers will pay price for natural gas company profits
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Houston Chronicle
|
Takahashi, P.
|
08/03/2021
|
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Bonds; CenterPoint Energy; Natural gas utility rates and charges; Price gouging; Wholesale natural gas prices; Winter Storm Uri
|
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We froze and Abbott got paid - $1 million from the billionaire profiteer of Texas' deadly storm
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Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
08/01/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Campaign contributors; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy Transfer Partners; Warren, Kelcy; Winter Storm Uri
|
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Texas grid still in need of bipartisan fix
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Gutierrez, R.
|
07/31/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Blanco, César; Eckhardt, Sarah; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gutierrez, Roland; Menéndez, José; Winter Storm Uri
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Tighter rules for Texas power grid are a shift for Gov. Greg Abbott, GOP
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Austin American Statesman
|
Jankowski, P.
|
07/26/2021
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy policy; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Ditching electric competition would cost Texas
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Dallas Morning News
|
Peacock, B.
|
07/18/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Alternative energy; Electric power plants; Electricity transmission and distribution; Market manipulation; Patrick, Dan; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wholesale electricity prices
|
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Pat Wood helped create Texas’ electricity market, then he lost power for 36 hours in the freeze
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Dallas Morning News
|
Souder, E.
|
07/18/2021
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Alternative energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility deregulation; Electricity supplies; Winter Storm Uri; Wood, Pat, III
|
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Legislators: The future of Texas’ electric grid rests squarely with ERCOT and PUC
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Dallas Morning News
|
Wolf, M.
|
07/14/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Lake, Peter; Public Utility Commission of Texas
|
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ERCOT has a long list of improvements for Texas electric grid. What’s in the plan?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Samsel, H.
|
07/14/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Greene, Michael 'Mike'; Jones, Brad; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Senate signals support for Texas power market reforms
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Osborne, J.
|
07/14/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Jones, Brad; Lake, Peter; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Smith, Tom 'Smitty'; Whitmire, John
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Utilities, Rainy Day fund should help cover freeze costs, not just ratepayers
|
Beaumont Enterprise
|
Editorial
|
07/13/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Electric utility rates and charges; Rainy Day Fund; Special session potential topics; Winter Storm Uri
|
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ERCOT president pushes reform
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Houston Chronicle
|
Osborne, J.
|
07/13/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Greene, Michael 'Mike'; Jones, Brad; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Wood, Pat, III
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'Here we go again': Texas power companies seek to shift storm prep costs onto consumers
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Dexheimer, E.
|
07/11/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Consumer protection; Electric utilities; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Weatherization
|
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At last, Gov. Abbott gives us a plan to keep the lights on in Texas
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
07/09/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas
|
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Abbott leaves power grid off special session agenda
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Jankowski, P.
|
07/08/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Turner, Chris; West, Allen
|
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Some criticize Governor Greg Abbott for what isn’t on Texas special legislative agenda
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dearman, E.
|
07/08/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Patrick, Dan; Special session proclamations; Turner, Chris; Veasey, Marc
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Abbott orders utility commission to shore up Texas power grid, targets renewable energy
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Jankowski, P.
|
07/07/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas
|
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Abbott orders PUC, ERCOT to make changes for grid reliability
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Webb, S.
|
07/07/2021
|
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas
|
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State Rep. Ron Reynolds discusses energy developments in Texas Legislature
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Houston Chronicle
|
Maness, T.
|
07/07/2021
|
1 TX bill
|
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Reynolds, Ron; Winter Storm Uri
|
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Texas water systems now must plan for power outages
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Foxhall, E.
|
07/07/2021
|
1 TX bill
|
Baker, Toby; Emergency management; Environmental Quality, Texas Commission on; Natural disasters; Power outages; Water and sewer utilities; Water service
|
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‘The public is being left in the dark.’ Texas blocks records related to winter blackout
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dent, M.
|
07/04/2021
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Howard, Donna; Johnson, Nathan; Magness, Bill; Paddie, Chris; Power outages; Public information; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Turner, Chris; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Gov. Abbott, what’s the plan to keep the lights on?
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
07/01/2021
|
1 TX bill
|
Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution
|
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|
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Texas needs more electricity now
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Patrick, D.
|
06/29/2021
|
1 TX bill
|
Alternative energy; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Patrick, Dan
|
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|
Texas power grid still isolated
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Jankowski, P.
|
06/28/2021
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
|
Electricity transmission and distribution; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Federal government
|
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|
Texas water systems now must plan for power outages
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Foxhall, E.
|
06/28/2021
|
1 TX bill
|
Emergency management; Metzger, Luke; Power outages; Schwertner, Charles; Water service
|
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|
Leaders say Texas has power reserves to meet summer electricity demands; experts not as optimistic
|
Dallas Morning News
|
O'Hanlon, M.
|
06/27/2021
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
|
Alternative energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Hot weather
|
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Put the heat on leaders to fix our grid
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Dallas Morning News
|
Lieber, D.
|
06/20/2021
|
1 TX bill
|
Abbott, Greg; Citizen political participation; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Oil industry
|
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Texans: Here’s what you need to know about the state power grid this summer
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Dallas Morning News
|
O'Hanlon, M.
|
06/19/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Cobos, Lori; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gubernatorial appointments; Hancock, Kelly; Public Utility Commission of Texas
|
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Lt. Gov. Patrick addresses ERCOT's conserve energy notice while in Midland
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Midland Reporter Telegram
|
Randle, C.
|
06/19/2021
|
1 TX bill
|
Constitutional carry; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation; Patrick, Dan
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Isolated Texas power grid is inadequate in any weather
|
Galveston Daily News
|
Smith, M.
|
06/17/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution
|
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Summer heat and ERCOT's latest struggles renew fears of power grid failure
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Austin American Statesman
|
Sechler, B.
|
06/16/2021
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hot weather
|
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Gov. Abbott, the Texas electrical grid is not fixed
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
06/16/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution
|
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As Texans are asked to conserve electricity, can power grid withstand summer heat?
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dearman, E.
|
06/16/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Hot weather; Weatherization
|
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Galveston County residents nervous as power grid wobbles again
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Galveston Daily News
|
Heath, K.
|
06/16/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation
|
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|
Abbott said lawmakers fixed power grid. So why is Texas sweating out another blackout?
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
06/16/2021
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation; Hot weather
|
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Why Texas veers from crisis to crisis with its power grid
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San Antonio Express News
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Garcia, G.
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06/16/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Larson, Lyle; Weatherization
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Did our leadership get the job done on power grid this time?
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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06/16/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency management; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri
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Texans urged to limit power use through Friday as temps rise and some power generation goes offline
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Dallas Morning News
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Morris, A.
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06/15/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation; Jenkins, Clay Lewis
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ERCOT warns customers to conserve power in rare early-summer alert
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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06/15/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation
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This time it's heat: In rare early summer alert, Texans asked to conserve power as temperatures rise
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San Antonio Express News
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Brack, R.
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06/15/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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CPS Energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation
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ERCOT
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Texarkana Gazette
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Editorial
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06/15/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation; Hot weather
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Railroad Commissioner Wright launches tasks forces to study industry issues
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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McEwen, M.
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06/12/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Liquefied natural gas; Natural gas industry; Oil industry; Railroad Commission of Texas; Task forces; Wright, Jim (RRC)
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills responding to power grid failure into law
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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06/09/2021
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1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Natural gas industry; Paddie, Chris; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law Texas Legislature’s response to winter storm
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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06/09/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Paddie, Chris; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather; Zwiener, Erin
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Governor Abbott signs power grid bills. Will they protect Texas against blackouts?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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06/09/2021
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1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Power outages; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather; Zwiener, Erin
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'Everything that needed to be done': Gov. Abbott signs bill to strengthen Texas' electric grid
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Houston Chronicle
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Blackman, J.
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06/09/2021
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1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; Natural gas industry; Paddie, Chris; Railroad Commission of Texas; Weatherization
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It's time to play catch up with your water bill; SAWS to start disconnections in October
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San Antonio Express News
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Hardaway, L.
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06/09/2021
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1 TX bill
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Emergency management; Puente, Robert; San Antonio Water System; Water service
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The state legislature did not fix the Texas electric grid
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Amarillo Globe-News
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King, B.
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06/07/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution
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State should consider payments to residents for their freeze losses
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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06/07/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Disaster relief; Winter Storm Uri
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Lawmakers still have work to do on state power grid
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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06/07/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Patrick, Dan; Winter Storm Uri
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Legislature is gone (for now). Here's what it did, and left undone, in the session
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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06/06/2021
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1 TX bill
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87th Legislature; Abortion; Bail; Chronic pain; Constitutional amendments; Constitutional carry; Educational tests; Electricity transmission and distribution; Floyd, George; LGBTQ persons; Lobbyists; Medicaid eligibility; Medical marijuana; Phelan, Dade; Police officers; Social media; Social studies education; Tax incentives; Voting rights
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Did Texas Legislature do enough to keep electricity flowing as the summer heat nears?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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06/06/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages
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We helped design ERCOT, here's how to prevent another major Texas electricity failure
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Houston Chronicle
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Gee, R.
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06/06/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Everyday Texans overlooked in state lawmakers' response to power outages during winter storm
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San Antonio Express News
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Ferman, M.
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06/06/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gutierrez, Roland; Winter Storm Uri; Zwiener, Erin
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State bill to winterize grid a step, but not far enough, experts say
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Galveston Daily News
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Heath, K.
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06/05/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas-fired power plants; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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The Texas Legislature didn’t overhaul the electricity industry, and that’s a good thing
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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06/04/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utilities; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization
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Power outage; once again, lawmakers fail to reform grid
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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06/03/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri
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Sweeping bill to address Texas power grid failures heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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06/01/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Gutierrez, Roland; Paddie, Chris; Patrick, Dan; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization; Wholesale electricity prices
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Highlights and lowlights of the 87th Texas Legislature ... so far
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Dallas Morning News
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Staff
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06/01/2021
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1 TX bill
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87th Legislature; Huffman, Joan; Johnson, Nathan
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Senate laments last-minute changes to electricity bills, calls for special session action
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Dallas Morning News
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O'Hanlon, M.
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06/01/2021
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1 TX bill
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Conference committees; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gutierrez, Roland; Hancock, Kelly; Hughes, Bryan; Patrick, Dan
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Sweeping bill to address Texas power grid failures heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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05/31/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gutierrez, Roland; Paddie, Chris; Patrick, Dan; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization
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Electricity bills push weatherization, aid to companies — but not financial help for ratepayers
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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05/31/2021
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1 TX bill
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Darby, Drew; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electric utility rates and charges; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gutierrez, Roland; Hancock, Kelly; Hughes, Bryan; Kolkhorst, Lois; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Paddie, Chris; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas lawmakers pass power grid reform bill, as experts warn it falls short
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Houston Chronicle
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Blackman, J.
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05/31/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles
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House makes progress on power grid reforms
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Editorial
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05/29/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas lawmakers make a big deal about nothing to prevent blackouts
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San Antonio Express News
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Tomlinson, C.
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05/29/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Bonds; Electric utilities; Electric utility rates and charges; Paddie, Chris; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri
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As Texas power grid reforms take shape, natural gas suppliers evade scrutiny
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Houston Chronicle
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Blackman, J.
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05/26/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Natural gas supplies; Phelan, Dade; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas House passes sweeping legislation that seeks to fix power grid failures
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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05/25/2021
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1 TX bill
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Allen, Alma A.; Cason, Jeff; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gubernatorial appointments; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Natural gas industry; Paddie, Chris; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas House gives initial OK to sweeping legislation that seeks to fix power grid failures
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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05/24/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Natural gas industry; Paddie, Chris; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas House takes modest steps to avoid another winter blackout with weatherization and communication
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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05/24/2021
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1 TX bill
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Berkshire Hathaway; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Howard, Donna; Israel, Celia; Lucio, Eddie, III; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Natural gas industry; Paddie, Chris; Patterson, Jared; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Smithee, John; Tinderholt, Tony; Turner, Chris; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Failures Of Power: How Houston's winter storm went from wonderland to deadly disaster
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Houston Chronicle
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Osborne, J.
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05/24/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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CenterPoint Energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution; Griddy Energy; NRG Energy; Power outages; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Legislative session drawing to a close
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Lufkin Daily News
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Nichols, R.
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05/24/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Nichols, Robert; Zaffirini, Judith
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Time is running out for legislators to tackle fixing Texas' electrical grid
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Houston Chronicle
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Grieder, E.
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05/23/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas is considering a toothless weatherization bill that won’t prevent another power outage
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Dallas Morning News
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Smith, T.
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05/22/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas Legislature, add energy efficiency to winter storm reform
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Houston Chronicle
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Flippin, K.
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05/21/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Emergency management; Energy conservation; State comparisons; Weatherization
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Texas legislators weigh partial and total bans on Griddy-type energy plans
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Dallas Morning News
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O'Hanlon, M.
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05/20/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Griddy Energy; Octopus Energy; Shaheen, Matt; Wholesale electricity prices
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Averting crisis: Path to weatherize Texas power plants and some gas wells set under compromise bill
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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05/19/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Goldman, Craig; Howard, Donna; Metzger, Luke; Natural gas industry; Paddie, Chris; Power outages; Smith, Tom 'Smitty'; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Your home generator or solar panel isn’t going to make things easy for the Texas electrical grid
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Dallas Morning News
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Clark, T.
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05/16/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Distributed electricity generation; Electricity supplies; Electricity transmission and distribution
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Texas electric utility oversight and reform legislation one step closer to governor’s desk
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Dallas Morning News
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O'Hanlon, M.
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05/15/2021
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1 TX bill
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Alternative energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Hancock, Kelly; Paddie, Chris; Patrick, Dan; Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Study paid for by gas producers absolves sector, blames power generators for winter outages
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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05/09/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas industry; Power outages; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Experts: Increase scope of grid plan
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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04/25/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Climate change; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency management; Power outages; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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All-night ERCOT meeting raises questions about Abbott's role in power pricing debacle
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San Antonio Express News
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Root, J.
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04/25/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; D'Andrea, Arthur; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Magness, Bill; Office of the Governor; Power outages; Public information; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Walker, DeAnn T.; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri
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Buffett’s power play
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McAllen Monitor
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Ramsey, R.
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04/23/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Berkshire Hathaway; Buffett, Warren; Electricity transmission and distribution
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Texas energy companies push back against Berkshire Hathaway’s $8 billion plan for backup power
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Austin American Statesman
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Ferman, M.
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04/18/2021
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1 TX bill
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Berkshire Hathaway; Electricity transmission and distribution; Schwertner, Charles; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas Senate advances winter storm bill to overhaul ERCOT board
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Dallas Morning News
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O'Hanlon, M.
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04/15/2021
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1 TX bill
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Alternative energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Energy conservation; Hancock, Kelly; Johnson, Nathan; King, Phil; Menéndez, José; Patrick, Dan; Winter Storm Uri
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Faith groups urge Texas lawmakers to shield consumers from winter storm fallout
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San Antonio Express News
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Harris, C.
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04/13/2021
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1 TX bill
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Faith-based organizations; Power outages; Winter Storm Uri
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2020 brings largest one-year drop in U.S. carbon dioxide emissions
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San Antonio Express News
|
Mendoza-Moyers, D.
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04/13/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Alternative energy; Carbon dioxide; Greenhouse gases
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Texas should boost clean energy innovation, not discourage investors
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Houston Chronicle
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Tomlinson, C.
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04/11/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Alternative energy; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Hancock, Kelly
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Texas House panel weighs anti-renewable energy bills fueled by winter storm
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Dallas Morning News
|
O'Hanlon, M.
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04/10/2021
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1 TX bill
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Alternative energy; Cain, Briscoe; Electricity transmission and distribution; Hancock, Kelly; King, Phil
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Remember ERCOT's confusing winter storm tweets? They were reviewed by regulators, word for word.
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Houston Chronicle
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Goldenstein, T.
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04/09/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Emergency communications; Government transparency; Harless, E. Sam; Lucio, Eddie, III; Power outages; Social media; Winter Storm Uri
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Report: Bulk of February power plant outages 'weather related' amid historic Texas freeze
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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04/07/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity supplies; Power outages; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas House approves reforms to state power grid in aftermath of February winter storm
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Austin American Statesman
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Price, A.
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03/31/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency communications; Hernandez, Ana; Paddie, Chris; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Raymond, Richard Peña; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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First winter storm bills advancing in Texas House tackle weatherization, emergency communications
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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03/31/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Cain, Briscoe; Deshotel, Joe; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Emergency communications; Goldman, Craig; Hernandez, Ana; Howard, Donna; Lucio, Eddie, III; Metzger, Luke; Natural gas utilities; Paddie, Chris; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Turner, Chris; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Natural gas suppliers failed Texas during the winter storm, too. How to fix that?
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Dallas Morning News
|
Schnurman, M.
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03/31/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Craddick, Christi; Electricity transmission and distribution; Natural gas production; Phelan, Dade; Staples, Todd; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas House moves forward with mandate to weatherize power generators
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Houston Chronicle
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Goldenstein, T.
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03/31/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Paddie, Chris; Phelan, Dade; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Turner, Chris; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Dan Patrick declares revolution for power grid. Texans must hold him to it.
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Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
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03/31/2021
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1 TX bill
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Craddick, Christi; Electricity transmission and distribution; Patrick, Dan; Railroad Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Turner, Sylvester; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Senate approves bill with smart reforms for electricity grid
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Houston Chronicle
|
Tomlinson, C.
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03/31/2021
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1 TX bill
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Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Wholesale electricity prices
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Bill to address weatherization a great first step
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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03/31/2021
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas Senate approves sweeping bill to address power grid failures
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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03/30/2021
|
1 TX bill
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Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution; Johnson, Nathan; Patrick, Dan; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Railroad Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Wholesale electricity prices; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
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Texas Senate votes to pass Schwertner’s power grid bill
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Bryan Eagle
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Wiley, K.
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03/30/2021
|
1 TX bill
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Electric utilities; Electricity transmission and distribution; Power outages; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization
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Texas Senate approves plan to levy $1M a day fines for power companies that don’t weatherize plants
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Dallas Morning News
|
Garrett, R.
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03/30/2021
|
1 TX bill
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Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; D'Andrea, Arthur; Eckhardt, Sarah; Electricity transmission and distribution; Gubernatorial appointments; Hancock, Kelly; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Patrick, Dan; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Schwertner, Charles; Weatherization; West, Royce; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather; Zaffirini, Judith
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Texas Senate passes bill aiming to counter federal subsidies for wind and solar power
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Houston Chronicle
|
Wallace, J.
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03/30/2021
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Alternative energy; Fees; Hancock, Kelly; Menéndez, José; Power outages; Schwertner, Charles; Winter Storm Uri
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