Top Texas Utilities Regulator Resigns

Top Texas Utilities Regulator Resigns

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Millions of Texans experienced power outages due to a severe winter storm. Deann Walker, the chairwoman of the Texas Public Utility Commission, resigned, accepting responsibility for the outages. The storm brought historic snowfall and single-digit temperatures, leading to over 40 deaths and widespread blackouts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue faced by millions of Texans during the winter storm?

Power outages

Flooding

Earthquake

Heatwave

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who resigned as the chairwoman of the Texas Public Utility Commission?

Rick Perry

Ann Richards

Deann Walker

Greg Abbott

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for Deann Walker's resignation?

Financial mismanagement

Personal reasons

Health issues

Responsibility for power outages

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the weather conditions during the Texas winter storm?

Extreme heat and drought

Mild temperatures and rain

Single digit temperatures and historic snowfall

High winds and tornadoes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many deaths in Texas were attributed to the winter storm?

Over 40

Over 10

Over 20

Over 30