The sprawling horizon of West Texas is a region defined by its flat terrain and sweeping vistas.
A coalition of 25 Texas state legislators has formally requested that the Public Utility Commission (PUC) pause a proposed $33 billion transmission expansion in the Permian Basin, according to a May 13 newsletter sent by Representative Ellen Troxclair (R-Fredricksburg).
In a recent episode of the Future of Texas series, Tracee Bentley, CEO of the Permian Strategic Partnership, and Jordan Wat of Texas 2036 highlighted the Permian Basin's role as a primary stabilizer for both the domestic and global energy markets.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian praised the state’s energy sector on May 6.
A group of five Central Texas legislators sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on May 5, requesting a meeting to discuss their concerns with a proposed high-voltage transmission line in Bell County.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Pin Oak power plant in Fairfield on May 5.
The Railroad Commission of Texas reported on May 4, 2026, that the state produced 117,594,204 barrels of crude oil and 965,082,964 thousand cubic feet of natural gas during February 2026, drawn from 154,393 oil wells and 83,679 gas wells operating across the state.
The Texas electric grid is currently operating at the intersection of a historic energy transition and an unprecedented surge in demand.
Texas Grid Bracing for Massive Demand Growth In a recent episode of Texas Talks: Future of Texas series, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas and Texas 2036’s Jeremy Mazur detailed the state's strategy to maintain grid reliability amid a projected doubling of electricity demand over the next decade.