Greg Abbott calls for investigation into Atmos Energy following disrupted natural gas services during freeze

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Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the attorney general and the head of the state agency that regulates oil and gas drilling to investigate Atmos Energy, the state’s largest natural gas provider, for a failure to prepare for frigid temperatures.

“Gas line pressure is insufficient for most furnace heaters and as a result, not functioning,” a viewer of KXAN Austin wrote to the station. “So while gas is on for stoves, it won’t work for pressure sensitive furnace heaters. No idea on actual wait times but was on hold for over 70 minutes on the emergency line for ATMOS with no response.”

“Leading up to, and during the winter event, State of Texas agencies worked around the clock to mobilize resources and assist utilities in any way possible,” Abbott wrote in a letter to Railroad Commission Chair. “At no time did Atmos Energy request assistance. Atmos’ conduct is unacceptable and concrete action must be taken ... to ensure it is not repeated the next time that winter weather engulfs our state.

 

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They get behind in payments to his election war chest?

It seems like the problem, locally, is too many (new) gas heated residences for the main gas supply to the community. This problem didn't happen previously with colder temp for longer stretch. And, it only impacted pockets or sections of the community.

Yawn ...

What, did they not contribute to his last campaign?

Lol

Need to investigate Biden on this one.

Which means nothing …. Just another loop hole ‼️

Investigate Like the cops investigate themselves?

Guess GregAbbott_TX again show people that he can’t solve problems . Good luck Texas.

*not give big enough campaign contribution

What a fvckn joke.

Seriously?! Get that man a mirror!

Atmos department of political contributions:

All they have to do is make a campaign contribution to the Texas Axis of Evil GovAbbott DanPatrickTX kenpaxtonAG and said investigation will never happen.

Hahaha

Bullshit

Omg Texas is a bribe-driven third world nightmare!

Did ATMOS Energy neglected to make a sufficient enough contribution to his campaign fund?

Do you mean the Texas Attorney General is actually going to investigate something involving our state and not Alaska, Nebraska, or wherever he lands his dart?

Someone sent too much to Beto.

Greg and the GOP be like

I guess we know who didn’t donate to the re-election campaign.

Ha!!

Oh yeah I’m sure they’ll “investigate” until the CEO gives Abbott a campaign donation. Once the check clears, it’ll all quickly be forgotten.

Sarah4RRC

Nothing will come of it but maybe a 5 figure fine and a public apology, let's be real.

Guess they didn't pay off Abbott enough

They should investigate the Governor and the Attorney General too.

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