AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following CenterPoint Energy’s testimony in the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce this morning:

“I have stood with Texas ratepayers from day one. In October, I testified at the Public Utility Commission of Texas public hearing to fight to ensure ratepayers were made whole for CenterPoint’s leasing of non-mobile generators. Today’s victory will not be the end of my ratepayer advocacy. Texans can count on me to continue to fight for them.

“Today is a great day for CenterPoint ratepayers across Texas! In this morning’s hearing in the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce, CenterPoint Energy testified that ratepayers will be made whole for the company’s lease of non-mobile generators for over $800 million, which were completely useless during Hurricane Beryl and the Derecho. CenterPoint’s management also laid out some of the measures they have taken to ensure their operations are more resilient to extreme weather moving forward.

“I thank the entire Texas Senate, but especially Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, and the entire Houston-area delegation for their hard work holding CenterPoint accountable. I thank CenterPoint for finally coming to the table and doing the right thing.”