Checking out CenterPoint's Political Muscle

Below are a variety of links that tell part of the story.

I'll keep adding to this and make it part of the class material. 

- CenterPoint has deep roots in Houston and deep pockets for Texas politicians.

- SB 1015: Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities.

- HB 2555: Relating to transmission and distribution system resiliency planning by and cost recovery for electric utilities.

- Public Integrity: Enron’s deregulation fight.

- KUT: Here's How Texas Lawmakers (And Enron) Shaped The State's Electrical Market.

- Investopedia: Introduction to the World of Electricity Trading.

- CenterPoint: Company History.

- Open Secrets: CenterPoint Energy PAC Expenditures.