Elections 2022IssuesStatewide NewsLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Defeats Democrat Mike Collier, Wins Third Term as State’s Second-in-Charge
Hayden SparksNovember 8, 2022
Patrick previously defeated Collier in the 2018 lieutenant governor’s race.
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Elections 2022VideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian on his Reelection Bid, Texas Oil and Gas Industry
Daniel FriendOctober 17, 2022
Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian joins senior reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the oil and gas industry in Texas and his ongoing bid for reelection.
Elections 2022EnergyVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Sen. Paul Bettencourt on Harris County Crime, Elections, and Property Taxes
Daniel FriendSeptember 20, 2022
Sen. Paul Bettencourt joins reporter Holly Hansen to discuss the hot topics in Harris County: crime, taxes, and the upcoming election.
Elections 2022EnergyVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Luke Warford, Democratic Railroad Commissioner Nominee, On The Texan’s Podcast
Daniel FriendSeptember 6, 2022
Democratic Railroad Commissioner nominee Luke Warford joins senior reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the campaign and his views on energy policy.
Elections 2022EnergyControversy, Conflict Define Sarah Stogner’s Weird and Wild Bid for Texas Railroad Commission
Brad JohnsonMay 19, 2022
During her race, Stogner has been accused of holding beliefs antithetical to her party's while taking aim at the oil and gas establishment.
EnergyRedesign of the ERCOT Market Forms, Aims to Incentivize Dispatchable Power
Brad JohnsonDecember 10, 2021
The final slate of market reforms has yet to be decided, but this week the PUC released its first blueprint for decisions going forward.
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 Utility Regulator Increased Electricity Prices During Blackouts to ‘Accurately Reflect’ Market Conditions
Brad JohnsonFebruary 18, 2021
As electricity demand soared and supply thinned, prices on the wholesale market spiked to alarming levels.
EnergyStatewide NewsGovernor Abbott Calls for ‘Greater Transparency’ From ERCOT in Update on Texas Blackout
Brad JohnsonFebruary 17, 2021
The state and its energy grid continue to struggle to keep its residents' lights on during a rarely before seen winter storm.
87th LegislatureEnergyIssuesStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Adds ERCOT Reform to List of Legislature’s Emergency Items Amid Mass Power Outages
Daniel FriendFebruary 16, 2021
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.
EnergyFederalGov. Abbott Signs Oil and Gas Executive Order Targeting Federal Overreach
Daniel FriendJanuary 28, 2021
Gov. Abbott signed an executive order instructing state agencies to identify potential litigation or other opportunities to prevent federal overreach against the energy industry.
EnergyVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Railroad Commissioner-Elect Jim Wright on His Victory and Coming Job
Michelle ArledgeDecember 15, 2020
Jim Wright joins reporter Brad Johnson on The Texan's "Voices of Texas" podcast to discuss his rise in Texas politics and the state's energy sector.