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Phil King

Phil King is a Texas state representative who has authored legislation affecting datacenter and energy infrastructure policy in Texas.

Referenced in 3 briefingsLast referenced: August 10, 2026

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August 10, 2026

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At a State Senate Committee on Business and Commerce hearing last week, State Sen. Phil King of Weatherford asked ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas and PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson whether the state should impose a quota requiring a minimum percentage of new interconnecting generation to be dispatchable gas-fired capacity.

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