Cruz has deployed the maneuver before; in May, a Port Arthur facility benefited from the senate forcing approval of its permit through.
Approval of a liquefied natural gas export permit was advanced after a stand-off between the Department of Energy and Texas' junior senator.
Here's a breakdown of the events that knocked out Texas' lights — including the state's response and fallout ever since.
The longest-serving governor in Texas history and a two-time presidential candidate, Rick Perry officially resigned as Secretary of Energy on Sunday.
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry notified President Trump of his resignation today, making him the second cabinet secretary to do so in less than a week.
