Dive Summary:

• A number of Texas residents have expressed their dissatisfaction with the widespread installation of smart meters by building cages around their existing meters.
• Smart meter opponents express concerns about the breach of privacy and health risks that may come with the new metering technology.
• The state utility commission is to soon determine whether an opt-out option should be available for those against smart meters.

From the article:

A nationwide effort to upgrade residential electric systems has run into growing resistance in Texas. ...