by Ann Marie Kennon • annmarie@lhtxdigest.com
2021 sit-rep
2021 “Sit-Rep” with Representative Terry Wilson
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ews of the 2021 Texas legislative session took a back seat to Winter Storm Uri last month, but Colonel Terry Wilson (State Representative for House District 20) is steadfastly attending to issues related to both, often at the same time, every day. Our publisher was pleased we were able to spend an afternoon with the Representative to talk about State issues and his eagerness to keep Liberty Hill constituents informed. “There is no question Texas met many challenges in February,” Rep. Wilson said. “I am pleased to know Liberty Hill has a local magazine that provides balanced information about what is going on in the community.”
TEXAS ENERGY Since power seems to be on everyone’s mind, Rep. Wilson talked about Texas energy up front. “Storm hearings are happening now,” he said. “The Governor convened us, specifically, to investigate failures that occurred with ERCOT and across the board, and while we have no idea how long it will take, we will not leave until it is done. Rest assured that we all happily accepted the task, knowing we will be learning many things over the next few weeks and we do not expect corrections to happen on the turn of a dime.” Conversely, he was pleased to know there were also companies state-wide who were ready for the storm, and the legislature expressed thanks for their preparedness. The task, now, is to determine where the various responsibilities lie, discuss solutions, and set a path forward. “I do believe that, regardless of where faults exist, we need to shore up the process; summer is right around the corner and we are quite familiar with our energy needs in hot weather. We continue to be very concerned for citizens’ utility bills moving forward.”
STORM RECOVERY During and after the storm, Colonel Wilson contacted city council members, school officials, law enforcement, and mayors, including Liberty Hill Mayor Liz Branigan, to discuss the wellness of our citizens, as well as property and agricultural losses. “Most of the calls my office received from the Liberty Hill area were regarding water. We helped coordinate supply chains with nearby Georgetown because that is the primary water source. We will continue to assess and investigate the needs of the city as recovery continues.” He expressed concern over the stories that will continue to be told, and the stress the damage will certainly put on families and local economies that have been in a down-revenue year already. ► M A R C H 2 0 2 1 L I B E R T Y H I L L D I G ES T
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