Speaking as a resident of Austin, TX since 2006, yes -- it was totally a red government failure. ERCOT is one of the most corrupt businesses in the state, and

Speaking as a resident of Austin, TX since 2006, yes -- it was totally a red government failure. ERCOT is one of the most corrupt businesses in the state, and given what we've seen from the oil companies, and what we've seen with multiple different school shootings in the state, that's saying a hell of a lot.