Divided Texas Government Could Limit Energy Policy ChangesTexas Voters Open the Door to Energy OversightDivided Texas Government Puts Brakes on Energy Overhaul
On November 9, Texas energy experts said a coming Democratic-led state government may struggle to make major policy changes because Republicans will retain control of the Senate. Possible actions on data centers and residential electricity rates could affect energy growth and prices.On November 9, experts said a new Democratic-led Texas government could pursue data-center regulation and residential rate protections, though Republican control of the Senate may constrain broader changes.On November 9, experts said Republican control of the Texas Senate could constrain major energy-policy changes under a new Democratic-led state government, leaving the scope of data-center regulation uncertain.