Collier is facing off against State Rep. Michelle Beckley (D-Carrolton) in the Democratic primary runoff. Beckley declined our request for an interview.
Reform Austin
The recent winter storm catastrophe that hit Texas left dozens dead, with the full death toll likely to not be calculated for months. In addition, millions were left without power as the Texas power grid was never properly winterized despite warnings after the last major winter storm. The disaster has left a lot of residents wondering what the state plans to do about preparing us for the next storm. Here’s what’s happening in the already very busy Texas Legislature.
The state senate will hold its first hearings on the disaster on Thursday and Friday, with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick vowing to make avoiding a similar fate in future winters a priority.