Several West Texas landowners are facing the possibility of a transmission line being on or near their properties because of the construction of the Permian Basin Reliability Projects. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) provides a brochure with information
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The Texas Power Lines blog, published by Bayliff Law Firm PLLC, focuses on legal issues related to electric transmission lines and telecommunications infrastructure in Texas. It covers topics such as transmission line routing disputes, regulatory compliance before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), landowner rights and concerns regarding property impacts, and the legal processes involved in utility infrastructure projects. The blog also addresses matters affecting competitive local exchange carriers, retail electric providers, and cable companies, including interconnection agreements, mergers, and service authority. It provides insights into administrative law as it pertains to energy and telecom sectors within Texas.
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AEP Texas and Garland Preparing Q4 2025 345 kV Transmission Line Filing
By Brad Bayliff
AEP Texas and the City of Garland are set to construct new 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines in Texas. In Q4 2025, AEP and Garland plan to file an application for the Creosote – King Mountain project. The PUCT Approved…
Oncor Preparing Q4 2025 345 kV Transmission Line Filings
By Brad Bayliff
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) is set to construct several new 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines in Texas. In Q4 2025, Oncor plans to file applications for five projects: Dinosaur Switch (New Sub 2) – Comanche; Dinosaur Switch (New…
Oncor Preparing Q3 2025 345 kV Transmission Line Filings
By Brad Bayliff
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) is set to construct several new 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines in Texas. In Q3 2025, Oncor plans to file applications for three projects: Longshore – Rockhound; Central Bluff – Longshore; and Moss –…
Oncor Preparing Q4 2025 765 kV Transmission Line Filings
By Brad Bayliff
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) is set to construct several new 765 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines in Texas. In Q4 2025, Oncor plans to file applications for four projects: Dinosaur Switch – Longshore; Longshore – Drill Hole; Big Hill…
PUC Approves 765-kV Transmission Lines
By Brad Bayliff
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved on April 24, 2025, construction of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region’s first extra high voltage transmission lines to meet the growing electricity demands of the Permian Basin. The plans…
AEP Texas Proposes 765 kV Transmission Line Project
By Brad Bayliff
AEP Texas proposes a new 765 kV transmission line project to support the growing electricity needs of the Permian Basin. This project involves constructing one of the first 765-kV transmission lines in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region,…
Oncor’s Dinosaur–Longshore Switch 765 KV Transmission Line Project
By Brad Bayliff
Navigating the Concerns of Landowners Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is proposing a significant infrastructure project: the Dinosaur–Longshore Switch 765 KV Transmission Line Project. Oncor proposes to construct a new 765 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from Oncor’s proposed Dinosaur Switch,…
Oncor’s Longshore Switch–Drill Hole Switch 765 KV Transmission Line Project
By Brad Bayliff
Navigating the Concerns of Landowners As the demand for reliable electric service continues to grow, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC will propose a significant infrastructure project: the Longshore Switch – Drill Hole Switch 765 KV Transmission Line Project. This project…
Permian Basin Transmission Line Projects: Information for Landowners
By Brad Bayliff
Many projects are coming to Texas The Permian Basin is known for its vast oil and gas reserves. As energy demands rise, the development of transmission line projects becomes crucial. These projects ensure the efficient transportation of electricity across the…