Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into CenterPoint Energy, the electrical utility company serving the greater Houston area, for potential violations of Texas law during Hurricane Beryl.
The Office of the Attorney General is examining allegations that CenterPoint's actions may have caused significant harm to Houston residents. These include rate increases, outages, and prolonged delays in power restoration during the hurricane.
The investigation will focus on possible fraud, waste, and improper use of taxpayer-provided funds.
"My office is aware of concerning allegations regarding CenterPoint and how its conduct affected readiness during Hurricane Beryl, a storm that left millions of Texans without power," said Attorney General Paxton. "If the investigation uncovers unlawful activity, that activity will be met with the full force of the law."