Texas leaders didn't fulfill vows to ensure CenterPoint refunds Houstonians for unused generators and to reform how utilities make money, the Chronicle found.

Vows of a $480M refund for CenterPoint customers have yet to be fulfilled a year after Hurricane Beryl left nearly a million Texans without power for four days.

The City of Houston is receiving $314 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Hurricane Beryl and Derecho recovery.

CenterPoint leaders highlighted the changes the energy company made after the derecho and Hurricane Beryl caused widespread power outages last summer.

Since Beryl, CenterPoint has pledged to bolster its capabilities and has since committed to a long-term resilience project to repair and upgrade lines, install new poles and improve communications.

Texas leaders broke promises to hold CenterPoint accountable after Hurricane Beryl. Here are 5 takeaways. Story by Claire Hao • 4d ...