Oversight Committee Investigating Texas’ Power Grid
A subcommittee chair wrote in a letter to ERCOT that the grid’s failures were disproportionately affected low-income communities.
Teachers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
DSHS has directed all vaccine providers to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.
Gov. Greg Abbott Lifting Coronavirus Restrictions
Abbott’s order will leave it to business owners to decide whether to require customers wear masks inside their establishments.
Initiative to Support Family Caregivers of Aging Americans
There are an estimated 3.4 million family caregivers in Texas who provide day-to-day care for a family member or friend.
Abbott Says he's Rescinding Statewide Mask Mandate
Abbott made the announcement at a Mexican food restaurant in Lubbock.
CONSUMER PROTECTION ALERT: Excessive Energy Bills
Consumer Protection Division is warning Texans to be aware of energy price hikes and offers tips to protect yourself.
Election Fraud Unit Made Three Arrests
The Texas Attorney General’s Election Fraud Unit made three arrests recently in relation to election fraud.
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.