The 2021 Texas winter storm had devastating consequences, with 246 confirmed deaths across 77 counties. The majority of fatalities were due to hypothermia, while others resulted from disrupted medical care, carbon monoxide poisoning, and accidents. The power grid's near-collapse underscored the risks of insufficient weatherisation and the interdependence of electricity and natural gas systems. A total blackout could have taken weeks to recover, severely impacting critical services like hospitals and water systems. The event exposed the need for improved infrastructure resilience to prevent future crises.