As the Sunset Commission staff report details, many similar or identical functions are spread out among the five agencies of HHSC, creating inefficiencies and unnecessary complexity—all of which contribute to difficulties in care deliver and higher costs. We commend the agencies for the work they have done during the last transition and expect their work to be further enhanced by the transition they will likely undergo next session. It is now time to take the next step.
Energy & Environment
Fool Me Twice: Why the Texas Grid is Still Vulnerable to Winter Storms | Part 2: Projecting Winter Outage Risk Through 2030
Part 2: Projecting Winter Outage Risk Through 2030 As Texas approaches the five-year anniversary of Winter Storm Uri, the ERCOT grid faces growing vulnerability to winter power outages. This analysis projects that by 2030, the same type of storm that would cause approximately 12 hours of outages today could result in nearly 24 hours of...
January 29, 2026