Unreliable energy producers could stand to benefit at the cost of others.
Jeramy Kitchen
No Sense of Urgency Surrounding Abbott’s ‘Emergency Items’
We are just days away from the bill filing deadline, and there are still emergency items that have yet to be filed or take the actual form of a bill.
Phelan Announces His Approach to Winter Storm Woes
Neither Patrick’s nor Phelan’s priorities address ending the subsidization of renewable energy boondoggles.
Senators Rally Around Bills Aimed at Curbing Governor’s Emergency Authorities
Almost immediately after filing, the bills received 14 other authors (11 Republicans and three Democrats). This accounts for almost half of the 31-member Senate.
Legislature Adjourns Until Tuesday Despite Growing Objections
With the clock ticking down on the legislative session, lawmakers voted to adjourn for six days despite objections that priority legislation has yet to be addressed.
Abbott’s Public Utility Chair Steps Down After Calls for Resignation
Patrick’s call for the resignation of PUC Chairman DeAnn Walker is particularly notable, as she was appointed to the position by Governor Greg Abbott after serving as a senior policy advisor to the governor.
House Prioritizes Legislation to Give Governor’s Pandemic Orders ‘Effect of Law’
Former State Rep. Matt Rinaldi says the bill will “result in more restrictions for Texans.”
Texans Hoping for Answers are Left in the Cold
Much of the testimony has appeared more like posturing rather than meaningful culpability.
Why Aren’t Bills Moving, and How Does It Compare to Previous Sessions?
So far, legislators have used the backdrop of a pandemic and the wake of the recent severe winter weather to justify slower movement.
Patrick Announces His 31 Priorities for the Texas Senate
Only some of Patrick’s priorities correlate with the legislative priorities of his own political party.