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State Rep. Calls on USDA Secretary for Help With Controversial 765-kV Transmission Project

September 24, 2026

State Rep. Brad Buckley said ERCOT’s 765-kV transmission lines “trample private property rights to advance a radical climate agenda.”
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.
Texas Officials Unite To Crack Down on ‘Rogue Prosecutors’ Ahead of 2027 Session

September 18, 2026

Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows say prosecutor accountability will be a priority when lawmakers return to Austin.
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.
Texas Lawmakers Explore Path to Replacing School Property Taxes

September 15, 2026

School districts currently collect about $29 billion annually in M&O taxes, according to the Texas Education Agency.