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Texas Legislature Update With David Blackmon and Jason Modglin, Episode 4

February 12, 2023

Texas Legislative Update With David Blackmon and Jason Modglin, Episode 4


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In Episode 4 of the Texas Legislative Update, David Blackmon and Jason Modglin, President of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, review the week of February 6-10 in the Texas Legislative session. 


David and Jason begin this week's episode with a discussion of the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 4, when a winter ice storm invaded the state and shut down most activity in Austin and the Texas Capitol Building. 


This week's focus centers on: 


- The appointment of committee chairs in the House of Representatives; 


- How the solid performance of the Texas electric grid during the prior week's winter weather might impact efforts for further reform; 


- President Biden's odd comments about energy and oil and gas during his state of the union speech; 


- Governor Abbott's upcoming state of the state speech is scheduled for February 16; 


- New legislation Jason and the Alliance are tracking in the current session. 


Enjoy.