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Texas PUC Approves 400 Miles of 765-kV Lines

8/29/2026

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  • The Texas Public Utility Commission authorized 400 miles of 765-kilovolt transmission lines.
  • The two Oncor projects will cross 30 counties, delivering power to oil, gas and manufacturing.
  • Landowners began protests in December 2025, claiming they had only 21 days to respond to the transmission applications.
  • Sen. Kevin Sparks and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged commission to pause the project until the application process is reformed.