Commissioner Dawn Buckingham cites issues that will arise from building wind turbines in the Gulf of Mexico.
Energy
Texas Grid Operator Warns of Coming Problems as Energy Prices Rise
ERCOT issued a warning on potential energy deficiencies from April 29 through May 1.
Property Tax Relief and Higher Ed Reform Among Patrick’s Charges Ahead of Next Session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also noted that he may release an additional—albeit shorter—list of interim charges before the session begins in January.
State Sen. Bob Hall Emphasizes Electrical Grid Security
Sen. Hall continues to educate Texans on vulnerabilities in the state’s energy infrastructure.
Texas Sues Biden Administration to Stop Ban on Liquified Natural Gas Exports
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and fifteen other states also joined the lawsuit.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Halt New Rule Regulating Oil and Gas Emissions
The EPA’s new rule aims to slash up to 58 million tons of methane emissions by 2038.
Democrats Push to Connect Texas to National Power Grid
Texas energy experts argue this would not solve any grid reliability issues.
Texas Public Policy Foundation Announces Legislative Priorities for 2025
The priorities include school choice, border security, and public safety.
US Sen. Ted Cruz: Biden’s LNG Export Pause is ‘Declaring War’ on Texas
Cruz is refusing to stay silent on the Biden administration’s conspicuously-timed pause on liquified natural gas exports.
Biden Administration Shuts Down Liquid Natural Gas Exports
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the move is “retaliation against Texas – for standing up to this administration over the border crisis.”