Governor Greg Abbott faced backlash Friday after thousands of Texans were left without power due to an arctic blast slamming into the state this week.

The storm brought icy temperatures and strong winds to Texas on Friday, straining the state’s power grid and leaving more than 77,000 customers without power. While the storm did not cause widespread blackouts as one did in 2021, some power companies were forced to initiate smaller blackouts to alleviate the power grid’s stress after Texas authorities underestimated demand.

Source: Greg Abbott Slammed as Thousands Lose Power in Texas During Bomb Cyclone