West Texas stands at a critical crossroads as its growing energy demands, driven by electrification and environmental commitments, outpace the current electricity infrastructure. In this episode, Grant Swartzwelder sits down with Drew Darby, Chairman of the Texas House Energy Resources Committee, who shares insights on the urgent need for expanded transmission capacity and modernized grid infrastructure to support the Permian Basin's vital energy production. Darby also explores the complex politics and challenges involved in building a sustainable energy future for Texas.