This bill would make sure the lights stay on in Texas even when it's really hot or really cold. I promise. This is supposed to be a lightning bolt, but MIT released a study saying over 80% of the blackouts...would have been prevented if they simply passed my bill. to connect the grid. I also brought home federal funding for buses, bridges, parks, and housing in places like Austin, San Antonio, San Marcos, places I'm proud to represent. (02:38–02:49)
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Asserts that an MIT study supports his bill's potential to prevent blackouts.
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