Abbott: Texas power agency "opaque" about restoration

What he's saying: "It’s kind of opaque, the way it’s run," Abbott said of ERCOT at a press conference.

• He emphasized the need for transparency to ensure "the state will be able to withstand cold spells like what happened this time."
• The Texas legislature will begin investigating ERCOT next week, according to Abbott.

The other side: Critics have slammed Abbott for pointing fingers at ERCOT, arguing that the agency operates under his leadership.

• ERCOT is under the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).
• The governor appoints three PUC commissioners, including the chair.
• "We know millions of people are suffering," ERCOT President and CEO Bill Magness said in a press release Wednesday. "We have no other priority than getting them electricity. No other priority."

The big picture: 6,000 megawatts of power have been added to the Texas grid, restoring power for about 1.2 million households.

• Once functional, other gas, nuclear and coal generators will boost power for additional homes in the next few days.
• The governor has banned natural gas companies from selling fuel outside the state.
• At least 10 people have died in incidents related to severe winter weather.