As the 2021 session of the Texas legislature winds down to its final three weeks, members appear ready to address only only part of what ails the Texas electricity grid.
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Lawmakers try new solution to minimize winter storm debt
Most agree that securitization is an effective proposal to fairly and quickly pay off storm debt. Not all agree how to do it, and what costs should be covered.
Large electrical transmission lines cross through South Arlington, Texas, on Feb. 17, 2021. Rolling power outages disrupted service to customers following snow storms. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)
AUSTIN One lingering question from February’s devastating winter storm is what, if anything, to do about the remaining debt of some electricity market participants caused by the soaring price of power during the crisis.
The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) has welcomed the passage of senate bill 13.
The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) has welcomed the passage of a new bill, which it says seeks to prohibit companies that divest from, boycott, or sanction the fossil fuel industry from doing business with the state of Texas.
Members of the Texas House of Representatives voted to approve Senate Bill 13 on Monday, TIPRO highlighted, adding that the organization supported the House and Senate versions of this legislation. The bill will now be sent to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his signature, TIPRO outlined.
Democrat Beto O Rourke throws support behind Deborah Peoples for Fort Worth mayor
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 2 hrs ago Luke Ranker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
May 6 Beto O Rourke wants Fort Worth voters to turnout in support of Deborah Peoples for mayor.
The former Texas congressman endorsed Peoples on Thursday, saying he was proud to partner with her to turnout voters in Fort Worth.
Peoples is running against Mattie Parker, a nonprofit CEO and former aid to Mayor Betsy Price. The pair received the most votes in a crowded field to head to the June 5 runoff. Price is not seeking reelection. Deborah s 30 years of executive experience and lifelong commitment to Fort Worth will make her an excellent mayor, O Rourke said in a prepared statement.