Texas lawmakers file bills to increase accountability of energy companies

Texas lawmakers want to increase the accountability of energy companies after widespread power failures last month.  Representative Lyle Larson filed a bill to consolidate the state’s oil, gas and electric regulators into one elected group called the Texas Energy and Communications Commission.  State Senator Judith Zaffirini filed a bill that would make the Public Utility […]

Oil Boom Raises Electric Rates in Parts of Texas

SEYMOUR – Texas is often called the energy capital of America, so it might come as a surprise that the oil and gas boom has substantially driven electric prices up in some parts of the state. And in those same areas, prices are expected to spike again this summer.