February 21, 2021 Could Lawmakers Have Prevented Texas’ Blackouts?by Robert Montoya Action by the Texas Legislature, combined with poor decisions by the body managing our state’s power grid, led to millions of Texans losing power during severe winter weather. StatewideAbbott Blames ERCOT, but Also Takes Responsibility for Texas FreezeAbbott said, “I’m taking responsibility for the current status of ERCOT,” even though he laid much of the blame at their feet just minutes before. How Does the Legislature Spend its Time?An explanation of the normal timeline of the Texas legislative session. LocalAustin Didn’t Use Its $1B Biomass Power Plant During Winter Crisis“Maybe it was not possible given the short emergency time, but it would seem to me that this (power plant) should be on call in emergencies like this.” How High Will Electricity Bills Get?Denton’s exploding power bill raises questions of how Texas citizens will be affected. Quoting..."I want anyone who believes in life, liberty, pursuit of happiness to succeed. And I want any force, any person, any element of an overarching Big Government that would stop your success, I want that organization, that element or that person to fail. I want you to succeed." – Rush Limbaugh |