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Abbott backs new gas power plants as Southeast Texas energy demand grows

By Staff Reports

April 22, 2026
As Southeast Texas grows, so does the need for dependable energy. Energy Texas has officially broken ground on the Legend and Lone Star power stations in Port Arthur, bringing more than 1,200 MW of new power to support families, businesses, and the region’s future.

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