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The Midnight Connection

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The Midnight Connection: A Fight for Texas Power

This chapter revisits a pivotal meeting in Dallas with Holman King, highlighting legal battles over Texas's power grid interconnections. It delves into the historical context of the 'Midnight Connection' event and the tensions between local autonomy and federal regulations in the electricity sector. The narrative explores the ongoing implications of these challenges, particularly in light of recent power outages and the push for improved grid connectivity.

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