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Bob Hall

State senator, R-Edgewood

Bob Hall, a retired businessman and Air Force veteran, represents Senate District 2. He is vice-chair of the Subcommittee on Border Security and sits on the Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs, Natural Resources & Economic Development, Transportation and Veteran Affairs & Military Installations committees.

Latest Columns

Energy

Electric grid security is a serious — but fixable — issue

By Bob Hall, May 17, 2016

Securing the Texas electric grid provides a golden opportunity for our state to lead the nation and ensure that when the lights go out in other parts of the country, they stay on in Texas.

Energy

Consumers may foot the bill for Hunt's risky Oncor takeover plan

By Bob Hall, Jan. 12, 2016

The precedent Hunt Consolidated's proposal to structure its takeover of Oncor as a real estate investment trust may not be in the best interest of energy customers.

Government

Don't bust the spending cap

By Konni Burton, Brandon Creighton, Bob Hall and Van Taylor, Oct. 15, 2014

We're committed to limiting the size and reach of government. That's why we'd oppose a vote early next year to bust the state's spending cap.