Texas governor asks legislature to mandate winterization of generators

[February 19, 2021]    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday said he has asked the state legislature to mandate the winterization of generators, after a deep freeze knocked out power to millions of Texans this week.

David Mudge, 59, wipes a tear while taking refuge in a shelter after record-breaking winter temperatures in Galveston, Texas, U.S., February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

Abbott said he also called for the funding needed to ensure that winterization and modernization occurs.

(Reporting by Stephanie Kelly and Brad Brooks; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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