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Texas Oil & Gas Pushes $14B Power Plan Amid Concerns

3/14/2026

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Texas Energy Infrastructure

The Texas Oil and Gas Association says the Permian Basin needs electricity infrastructure, with a $14 billion plan to build 260 transmission lines by 2038.
However, landowners and lawmakers express concerns about environmental impact and costs of Dinosaur–Longshore 765-kV Transmission Line Project.
State Rep. David Spiller has called for time to study impacts and alternative routes.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is reviewing proposals and seeking public input before decisions.

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Historical Context

The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) of 1978 emerged in response to the 1970s energy crisis, promoting renewable energy and competition by requiring utilities to purchase power from independent producers. This legislation laid the groundwork for today's energy landscape, where Texas's $14 billion plan for the Permian Basin reflects ongoing efforts to balance energy development with environmental concerns, shaping the state's energy future.

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Texas Energy Infrastructure

The Texas Oil and Gas Association says the Permian Basin needs electricity infrastructure, with a $14 billion plan to build 260 transmission lines by 2038.
However, landowners and lawmakers express concerns about environmental impact and costs of Dinosaur–Longshore 765-kV Transmission Line Project.
State Rep. David Spiller has called for time to study impacts and alternative routes.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is reviewing proposals and seeking public input before decisions.

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