Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl

In Texas, 270,000 homes and businesses remain powerless nearly a week after Hurricane Beryl. Governor Greg Abbott criticized CenterPoint Energy for the slow recovery, demanding an investigation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas into the delays. Despite restoring power to 2 million, CenterPoint faces questions about its storm preparedness and the adequacy of its pre-storm staffing. Abbott has given CenterPoint until month’s end to outline plans for improving storm resilience, focusing on vegetation management and infrastructure. CenterPoint pledges a thorough review and continued efforts to restore power.