Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into CenterPoint Energy, the national utility company that left millions in the state without power during Hurricane Beryl.
Paxton’s investigation will cover allegations of fraud, waste, and improper use of taxpayer-provided funds. CenterPoint Energy covers the Houston area, and nearly 3 million people were left without power during July after Hurricane Beryl hit southeastern Texas.
“The Office of the Attorney General is aware of allegations that CenterPoint’s conduct may have resulted in significant harm to Houston residents, including rate increases, outages, and lengthy delays in restoring power during Hurricane Beryl,” Paxton’s office said in a statement.
“If the investigation uncovers unlawful activity, that activity will be met with the full force of the law,” it added.
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