Texas PUC Chair Resigns, Following Lt. Gov.'s Request

Texas Public Utility Commission Chairman DeAnn Walker resigned. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) sought this earlier Monday, citing inadequate response to power outages during the recent winter storm. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) thanked Walker "for her years of service," a spokesperson emailed. Resigning is "in the best interest" of the state, Walker wrote Abbott. The PUC couldn't be reached for comment.