The agreement will lease approximately 270,000 acres of offshore land in the Gulf of Mexico.
Energy
Lt. Gov. Patrick Calls for Clawback of Deloitte’s Contract Amid Fraudulent Loan Application
Deloitte had allowed a questionable application to make its way to the state’s Public Utility Commission before concerns were unearthed.
Efforts to Federalize Texas’ Grid Continue
The federal government has authorized funds for a plan to hook into Texas’ grid.
Is Nationalizing the Power Grid the Answer?
Specialists say this will create additional issues, not solve Texas’ reliability problems.
Days of Freezing: One Family’s Trial With Unreliable Energy in Texas
Records show the state has doubled down on unreliable wind and solar since the February 2021 blackouts.
Texas Sues Federal Government Over Weaponization of Environmental Law
The Texas land commissioner argued the Biden-Harris administration would stop at nothing to cripple the state’s oil and gas industry.
Cruz Campaign Criticizes Rep. Allred for Voting in Favor of Biden EPA Mandates
The Ted Cruz campaign says Allred is out of touch with Texas values because Texans don’t want to be forced to buy electric vehicles.
Nuclear Reactor Approved for Construction at Abilene Christian University
The project involves the first U.S. university reactor approved in over 30 years.
Texas Land Commissioner Blasts Offshore Wind Farm Proposal
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham noted that virtually nothing has been done to mitigate the concerns she raised in her previous comment letter.
Lawmaker Suggests Starting School in September to Save Energy, Protect Grid
State Rep. Jared Patterson proposes sending kids back to school after Labor Day.