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Despite this promising transition, it's important to note that even after the anticipated shutdown of this coal power plant, Texas will still have 14 operational coal plants. In 2023, Texas produced 71 GWh from coal—a sharp decrease from a peak of 157 GWh in 2011. However, the trajectory towards renewable energy is evident, and experts predict that the state's reliance on coal will continue to decrease significantly over the next decade.