Families are cutting back on food and medicine to pay the power bill
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Texas Business vs. Quality of Life Struggles
This chapter analyzes a recent report ranking U.S. states for business, with Texas noted for its high business appeal but receiving an 'F' for quality of life due to issues like crime and healthcare. It highlights the hardships low to moderate-income families face as they adjust their spending to meet rising energy costs, often sacrificing essentials to keep their electricity on. The discussion also addresses the need for energy policy reform and the fairness of current cost burdens on low-income households amid increasing electricity prices.
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