AEP Texas answers questions regarding power restoration FILE PHOTO and last updated 2021-02-17 18:39:14-05 The cold weather the past few days has resulted in major electrical blackouts causing issues statewide. While AEP Texas understands the concerns of Texans, they have said they are just waiting for permission from the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to begin full restoration of power. In the meantime, theyâve provided some answers to some widely circulated questions. See their answers below. (Questions and answers have been summarized for clarity. For AEP Texasâ full statements, click How did these mass power outages happen?