AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Governors’ Border Visit, Heartbeat Bill Lawsuit, More Redistricting
Daniel FriendOctober 8, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
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87th LegislatureEnergyState HouseState SenateTexas Lawmakers Push Back Against Chinese Company’s Plans for Wind Farm
Daniel FriendJune 17, 2021
Legislation is expected to go into effect soon to halt a Chinese company’s plans to build a wind farm in Texas after national security concerns were raised.
EnergyStatewide NewsTexas Power Outage Maps Update Amid Record-Setting Electricity Demand
Hayden SparksFebruary 15, 2021
Demand for electricity is higher than it has ever been in Texas.
EnergyStatewide NewsTexas Electricity Grid Regulator Issues Blackouts Amid Winter Storm
Brad JohnsonFebruary 15, 2021
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.
EnergyCalifornia Blackouts Highlight Contrast with Texas Energy, Provide Forewarning
Brad JohnsonSeptember 7, 2020
Last summer, Texans nearly experienced similar rolling blackouts to what Californians faced just a few weeks ago.