Issues with Texas power are blamed on deregulation of power in Texas. This was done by a bill SB7 Written by a Republican David Sibley and sponsored by Steven D. Wolens a Democrat senator in 1999. This was a bipartisan action.

Let's recontextualize--the issue is still in the weather and the power grid. No power means no water treatment, and the cities affected are more willing to shut off water than run the risk of contaminated water.