Texas' power failure: Last public utility commissioner resigns at Gov. Abbott's request Chuck Lindell and John C Moritz Austin Bureau USA TODAY NETWORK, Austin American-Statesman "This is the largest train wreck:" Texas senator questions ERCOT CEO about power grid Replay Video UP NEXT The third and final member of the Texas Public Utility Commission has resigned at the request of Gov. Greg Abbott, another casualty of the state's inability to keep its power grid running during last month's catastrophic winter storms. The forced resignation of Commissioner Arthur D'Andrea late Tuesday also added fuel to a political fire that is sweeping the Texas Legislature, where lawmakers have been divided over the next steps in addressing the widespread power outages.