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The proposals include overhauling the governance of the state’s electric grid operator, mandating “weatherization” of power facilities and establishing a statewide disaster alert system.
Shelly Botkin, a Public Utility commissioner, has resigned from her role, according to a Monday evening news release.
Another Texas regulator resigns following February blackouts March 9, 2021 GMT AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Another Texas utility regulator appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott resigned Monday following the deadly February blackouts that left millions of people without electricity or heat for days. The state’s Public Utility Commission said in a terse statement that Commissioner Sherry Botkin was stepping down immediately. She is the second commissioner to leave, joining former Chairwoman DeAnn Walker, who resigned last week. The commission is responsible for regulating the Texas power grid and is unde...
PUC Executive Director Thomas Gleeson presented the request, including an additional $1.7 million in state funds to hire the staff necessary
A news release on Monday said Shelly Botkin has resigned, effective immediately.