FAQ: Winter storms
For answers to questions about winter storm damage, see our FAQ from the Texas Department of Insurance.
Opinion: Storm Response Should Focus on Public Safety
For lack of heat and water, people died last week — in the great state of Texas and in their own homes — who would be alive right now, had the state taken heed of recommendations made after past winter storms and blackouts.
Texas Officials Block Electricity Providers From Disconnecting Utilities
Texans are reporting receiving exorbitant electric bills despite not having power during the storm.
How Texans can Apply for Federal Help
Texas sustained between $45 and $50 billion in damage and economic loss from the storm, according to AccuWeather.
Texans Blindsided by Massive Electric Bills
Electric bills are likely to rise for everyone but some Texans on variable rate contracts have been hit with immediate, massive price spikes.
A Family is Suing ERCOT After Their son Died From Suspected Hypothermia
A Conroe family is suing ERCOT and Entergy Texas for a total of $100 million after their son died inside his bed from suspected hypothermia.
CIDs to ERCOT and Other Companies Following Dangerous Winter Storm
The large-scale failure of Texas power companies left multiple millions of Texans without power and heat.
Texas’ University Dorms Descend into Chaos
The past week of power outages and water shortages have been particularly challenging for college students living in large residence halls who are unable to see their families or access supplies like extra clothing, food or a car.
Greg Abbott Calls for Winterization of Texas Energy System
Abbott also blasted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas for its handling of the recent winter storm.
AG Paxton - DHS and ICE Must Remove Illegal Aliens with Prior Sexual Offense Conviction
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a multistate letter to the leadership of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesting the decision to cancel Operation Talon.
Hospital Workers Scramble as Winter Storm Hamper Operations
Staffing shortages and power outages created challenging conditions for health care workers across the state.
Product Purchasing Limits at HEB
Due to the winter storm, HEB has limited items at all of their stores.
Texans say Officials Didn’t Warn Them About Going Days Without Power
Texas' energy grid operators warned of rolling, short-term power outages. Millions of homes have been without power since early Monday morning.
At Least 10 Deaths Linked to Statewide Disaster
The latest from the massive winter storm in Texas, which has brought widespread power outages and transportation problems.
Lawmakers Call for Investigation on State's Energy Grid
“The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has been anything but reliable over the past 48 hours,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
Power outages in Effect Across Texas
The state's power grid operator said the outages will last at least through Monday morning.
Industrial Pollutants Leave San Angelo Residents Without Water
In some areas of the West Texas city, the state found concentrations of benzene, a known carcinogen, to be 35 times the safe limit.
Renters Behind on Housing Payments will Soon Have Access to Assistance Program
The statewide program will start on Feb. 15 and will be able to help tenants with past and future rent.
Texas $38.4 Million Settlement with Leading Opioid Consultant McKinsey
A bipartisan coalition of 40 states served investigative subpoenas on eight companies that manufacture or distribute highly addictive painkillers.