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Abbott signs ERCOT reforms, power grid weatherization legislation

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team

Published June 8, 2021 12:45pm CDT

AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott has signed legislation in response to the February winter storms into law.

The legislation will reform the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and weatherize and improve the reliability of the state's power grid.

Officials hope the legislation will address some of the deadly problems that left millions in the cold.

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FOX 7 Discussion: Texas legislature passes several measures to address Big Freeze

Almost four months after the Big Freeze, Texas lawmakers have wrapped-up their legislative session with measures, they hope, will address some of the deadly problems that left millions in the cold.

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