With two years of full deregulation before the next legislative session, Texans have the opportunity to get a clear picture of the true effect of deregulation of the Texas electricity market. The short answer is that consumers are benefitting.
Dr. Brent Bennett’s Testimony Before the Senate Business and Commerce Committee: 765-kV Lines
Testimony of Brent Bennett, Ph.D. Policy Director, Life:Powered Texas Public Policy Foundation July 29, 2026 Chairman Schwertner and Members of the Committee: Thank you for another opportunity to testify about the important challenges facing the Texas electric grid and particularly on the urgent challenge of transmission planning. We all agree that Texas needs more reliable...