As a public service, public health stories are free to Central Texans during the coronavirus crisis. Please support our local journalists by subscribing today. Call 512-392-2458. Texas lawmakers want to prevent another power crisis. But the legislation doesn't go far enough to do that, critics say. Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:47pm ERIN DOUGLAS & MITCHELL FERMAN, The Texas Tribune Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Both the Texas Senate and House have written bills that attempt to prevent another massive power failure in extreme temperatures. But parts of their legislative proposals are drawing criticism for not going far enough to prepare electricity infrastructure for increased risks posed by climate change.