Texas Governor Greg Abbott called an emergency meeting of state lawmakers on Saturday to discuss the problem.
Read more"When people lose power, there are heartbreaking consequences.”
Read moreDays of freezing temperatures shut in about one-fifth of the region's refining capacity, shuttered oil and natural gas wells and affected power generation in Mexico, which imports Texas natural gas.
Read more"There has been complete Republican control of the state of Texas for 20 years."
Read moreThe governor's order will close down more than a dozen satellite locations in at least two counties.
Read more"We should be outraged and angered."
Read more"We can be a great example of how we can successfully get this done."
Read more"Until I got further instruction on that, I didn't want to spend it."
Read more"We're thrilled to be with you and know the whole State of Texas is standing with you, so thank you for your courage."
Read more"Throwing Texans in jail whose biz's shut down through no fault of their own is wrong."
Read more"Jailing Texans for non-compliance with executive orders should always be the last available option."
Read moreIt is awarded to those who show "great acts of heroism by risking their own safety to save another's life."
Read more"As a result, Texas cannot consent."
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