Robert Montoya

Robert Montoya

Born in Houston, Robert Montoya is an investigative reporter for Texas Scorecard. He believes transparency is the obligation of government.
Water District Seeks To Protect Aquifer From Oncor’s 765-kV Transmission Line
Water District Seeks To Protect Aquifer From Oncor’s 765-kV Transmission Line
October 14, 2026
Public Utility Commission to vote on adding time to consider rehearing motions.
Oil & Gas Pipeline Companies Seek Protections From Controversial Transmission Line
Oil & Gas Pipeline Companies Seek Protections From Controversial Transmission Line
October 13, 2026
Oncor argues the Public Utility Commission's current order offers "adequate protection."
Regulators to Consider Extension on 765-kV Line Rehearing Motions
Regulators to Consider Extension on 765-kV Line Rehearing Motions
October 8, 2026
American Stewards of Liberty requested that regulators overturn their previous approval.
Records Reveal Relationship Between Texas Public Utility Commission Chairman and Oncor Executive
Records Reveal Relationship Between Texas Public Utility Commission Chairman and Oncor Executive
October 6, 2026
Jason Isaac of American Energy Works questions agency’s independence.
Reformers: Texas Regulators Increasing Ratepayer Bills, Utilities’ Profits, and Investor Returns
Reformers: Texas Regulators Increasing Ratepayer Bills, Utilities’ Profits, and Investor Returns
October 2, 2026
"Regulated Monopoly" incentivizes building infrastructure.
Landowners Request ‘Forensic Audit’ of Permian Basin Electricity Modeling
Landowners Request ‘Forensic Audit’ of Permian Basin Electricity Modeling
September 19, 2026
Filing comes as ERCOT has come under fire from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over a proposed contract extension and compensation increase for its CEO.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Loses ‘Confidence and Trust’ In ERCOT Chairman
Lt. Gov. Patrick Loses ‘Confidence and Trust’ In ERCOT Chairman
September 17, 2026
Proposed higher pay for ERCOT CEO would have come as reports show continued increases in residential electric bills.
Railroad Commission Approves ExxonMobil’s Carbon Capture Permit
Railroad Commission Approves ExxonMobil’s Carbon Capture Permit
September 15, 2026
Lone no vote Wayne Christian calls program the “Green New Scam.”
Carbon Capture and Storage Debated in Texas House Committee
Carbon Capture and Storage Debated in Texas House Committee
September 14, 2026
Proponent ranks Texas ahead of California in Class VI Carbon Capture and Storage announcements and applications.
Railroad Commission To Consider Carbon Capture Permit Application
Railroad Commission To Consider Carbon Capture Permit Application
September 11, 2026
Democrat commissioner candidate endorses project.
Top Regulator Recommends Remanding Transmission Project to Administrative Law Judges
Top Regulator Recommends Remanding Transmission Project to Administrative Law Judges
September 10, 2026
Thomas Gleeson wrote judges did not address questions of state and federal standards and congestion cost savings.
Critics Warn Mexican Cartels Could Exploit Proposed 765-kV Transmission Line
Critics Warn Mexican Cartels Could Exploit Proposed 765-kV Transmission Line
September 10, 2026
Specialist advocates for Texas to evaluate proposed route as a “homeland defense problem.”