Texas Public Utility Commission

In a phone call billed as a primer on “The Texas Two Step,” Public Utility Commission of Texas Chair Arthur D'Andrea talked about a lot more than repricing. He talked about natural gas, falling trees, Austin Energy and frog boils.

Arthur D'Andrea was the only remaining member of the three-seat commission that regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, water and sewer utilities.

Gov. Abbott has previously directed much of the blame for the storm's power outages on the state's electrical-grid operator.

The proposals include overhauling the governance of the state’s electric grid operator, mandating “weatherization” of power facilities and establishing a statewide disaster alert system.

Some said the move would have saved companies and lowered electric rates for consumers hit by high prices in the storm.

On Monday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for PUC Chair DeAnn Walker and Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Bill Magness to resign.

Little-known Texas Reliability Entity acted as an independent auditor.