Capital Metro has proposed building a 52 mile light rail system, and has asked for voter approval on the November 7 ballot. Austin faces a very serious transportation problem, with the demand for automobile travel expected to increase as the population continues to increase.
Energy & Environment
Dr. Brent Bennett’s Testimony Before the House State Affairs Committee: Data Centers & 765-kV Transmission Lines
Testimony of Brent Bennett, Ph.D. Policy Director, Life:Powered Texas Public Policy Foundation Before the House State Affairs Committee August 19, 2026 Chairman King and Members of the Committee: Thank you for this opportunity to testify about the important challenges facing the Texas electric grid and specifically the challenges and opportunities being presented by data centers....
August 19, 2026