Staff Report

State Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) filed legislation on Friday, Feb. 26, to help prevent future winter disasters and hold utility regulators accountable.

“After hearing my constituents’ experiences and listening to the testimony before House and Senate oversight committees,” Zaffirini said. “I believe it’s clear that this was a manmade disaster, and legislative changes are needed to ensure it never happens again.”

Senate Bill 845 would estab...