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Gina Hinojosa: “Over 700 Texans died [during winter storm Uri in 2021].”

Featuring: Gina Hinojosa, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 49

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Published | Video Starts at 07:48

We. Well, that happened after winter storm Uri in 2021 when we had the Texas blackout and Over 700 Texans died [during winter storm Uri in 2021]. Greg Abbott let the gas companies withhold gas until the price was so high they could make billions in profits. Record profits. Right. He decided we would all foot the bill. (07:48–07:57)

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Asserts that over 700 Texans died during winter storm Uri in 2021.

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