Texans are falling behind on their light bills, especially during extreme heat

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : With little money left over from her income - a combined $2,000 among Social Security, medical, and disability benefits - the 65-year-old veteran had to choose between paying for groceries and the electric bill.
52% : Hirs said he believes renewable energy could ease that burden at some point, but the existing plants will not be capable of meeting demand, he said.

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