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‘This Is Unacceptable,’ Governor Abbott Declares ERCOT Reform An Emergency Item For Texas Power Grid

He's calling on the legislature to investigate ERCOT and ensure Texans never again experience power outages on this scale.

(CBS News)

February 16, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Governor Greg Abbott has declared the reform of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) an emergency item this legislative session.

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In declaring this item an emergency, he’s calling on the legislature to investigate ERCOT and ensure Texans never again experience power outages on the scale they have seen over the past several days.

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