Competition has worked quite well to ensure reliability and affordable prices in Texas. Making capacity payments to generators is not necessary and would introduce complex and uncompetitive elements that would adversely impact Texas' competitive market.
Taxes & Spending
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...
February 3, 2026