SB 2232 requires the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to “identify and study the effects that renewable energy subsidies have on pricing, reliability, and efficiency of the electric power market in the ERCOT power region.”
Ban Foreign Funding in Ballot Propositions
Despite federal laws prohibiting foreign funding of candidate elections, foreign individuals and entities are still able to fund campaigns related to state and local ballot initiatives in multiple jurisdictions, creating a loophole that hostile foreign actors can exploit to influence American elections. Key points: Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to candidate campaigns or...