Texas power grid

Democrats had vowed to prevent the passage of any proposed constitutional amendments to try and force Republicans to amend the controversial school voucher bill. Republicans didn't give in.

Temperatures across the state should rise into the 70s by next week.

Experts were skeptical of a report from the Texas grid operator showing the state could run short of power by 2026.

President Trump signed an executive order temporarily stopping approvals for new wind projects.

Texas officials on Wednesday outlined preparations for the winter storm set to hit much of the state this week.

Microgrids generate and supply their own power in tandem with the grid and work as a backup option in case extreme weather knocks out power.

ERCOT says conditions this winter could spark extreme cold, but additional power supply and continued weatherization efforts will lower the risk of power outages.

Energy experts say Texas' grid is more reliable than it was three years ago — when a massive winter storm knocked out power to millions. But there are still challenges.

The Southern Spirit Transmission project would allow limited energy to flow between the Texas grid and neighboring grids.

A Texas lawmaker wants to delay when the school year starts to help lessen strain on the state's power grid. Experts say it wouldn't make a difference.