In a brief statewide address, Governor Greg Abbott highlighted three action items for the state in response to the recent winter weather blackouts.
There is no prohibition against living outside of Texas to serve on the ERCOT board, but it became a significant issue during the winter storm that left millions without power.
ERCOT has been the recipient of criticism after last week's winter storm left many Texans without power. Here's a look at what the council does.
The PUC issued an order on Sunday prohibiting the disconnection from power of customers who cannot pay their bills.
"We continue to hear 'once in a lifetime event’ an awful lot over the course of the last three or four years."
One state representative shared pictures of water damage inside her home caused by burst pipes.
"Texans deserve answers about why these shortfalls occurred and how they’re going to be corrected, and Texans will get those answers.”
Coronavirus cases across Texas have now declined to the point where most counties are permitted to expand capacity limits on businesses.
As electricity demand soared and supply thinned, prices on the wholesale market spiked to alarming levels.
The state and its energy grid continue to struggle to keep its residents' lights on during a rarely before seen winter storm.
A former state senator says the ongoing power outage crisis is entirely the fault of Gov. Greg Abbott.
Governor Greg Abbott announced ERCOT reform as an emergency item for the legislature, permitting the body to consider bills on the subject before the 60-day mark of session.
With still little clarity on the situation, Texans continue to face prolonged blackouts going on 33 hours straight.
The National Guard will be conducting welfare checks as well as helping local authorities transport vulnerable residents to warm shelter.
Demand for electricity is higher than it has ever been in Texas.
Electricity demand spiked Monday morning due to the winter weather roiling Texas. That, combined with frozen wind turbines and out-of-commission gas plants, led to blackouts across the state.
With fewer exceptions than Governor Abbott’s mask mandate, the COVID-19 regulations at the Capitol make it difficult for parents of young and autistic children to testify.
In the case about the power of eminent domain, a French high-speed train operator has decided to weigh in, siding against Texas Central Railroad.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has now announced legislation to require the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner at events that receive public funding.
After a tumultuous fight with cancer and a COVID-19 hospitalization two weeks ago, Congressman Ron Wright from Arlington died on Sunday.
