Analysis: A power test for Texas voters
After last winterโs near-statewide electric blackouts, Texas lawmakers went after regulators they deemed responsible but tiptoed around the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil and gas. Now voters have a chance, if they want it, to send the state a message.
Analysis: In Texas, cold weather brings a political chill
This weekโs cold weather forecast triggers memories of the electricity blackouts that left millions in the dark during a polar vortex and killed hundreds of Texans last year. Itโs triggering politiciansโ memories, too, during the primary election.
Analysis: Texasโ electric grid is half-ready for another winter freeze
Chances are, winter weather wonโt be as bad as it was last February. Chances are, Texas wonโt have the electric blackouts that caused so much misery then. And chances are, whatever happens will have some influence on the 2022 elections.
Analysis: Betting a Texas election on a weather forecast
Gov. Greg Abbott says he can "guarantee" there won't be blackouts this winter in Texas after one that knocked out power for some people for four days last February. That's the kind of pre-election prediction that can make a weather forecaster more useful than a political poll.
Analysis: Texas lawmakers might get a second life for dying bills
As the end of the regular session approaches, Texas lawmakers โ and some of their bills โ are running out of time. But there's a special session coming later this year, and maybe โ just maybe โ another chance for dead legislation.