In a Feb. 24 FOX appearance, Patrick explained that Texas residents can choose their own energy plan. Those stuck with high bills opted for a low-rate variable plan instead of one that’s fixed. “The people who are getting those big bills are people who gambled on a very, very low rate and it would go up with the power,” Patrick said. “But I’ve told those folks: Do not panic. We are going to figure that out. “But going forward, people need to read fine print in those kinds of bills and we may even end that type of variable plan because people were surprised,” he continued.