Joe Barton actually said...

"Texas is an anomaly because of ERCOT. Two-thirds of our power generation and our consumption is intrastate, within the State, and is controlled by the State."

"We need to allow for those differences at the legislative level, but also at the regulatory level at FERC."

"If that is the case, as we are coming up with this national bill, do we have the responsibility to allow for regional differences in these standards and requirements?"

"I support the discussion draft's increased authority for the FERC if the FERC will use it."