Bill would connect Texas’ power grid to the national grid [Video]

TEXAS, USA — Congressman Greg Casar, D-Austin, says it is the first time it has ever happened in Congress: a bill was drafted and filed that would make Texas connect its power grid to the national grid.

And Casar argues that if the feds get involved with Texas power, it would lead to a higher level of reliability and make sure rates stay reasonable.

“And I know that may not be the favorite thing of big energy companies, but I think for Texas consumers, having an additional layer of protection to make sure they’re not getting screwed, or price gouged on their electric prices, I think that’s a good thing,” he told us on Inside Texas Politics.

While Casar says consumers would pay less, the “Connect the Grid Act” would help the state of Texas make more.

“When other …