Texas is planning its first 765-kilovolt transmission lines to carry power into the Permian Basin. The routes cross hundreds of miles of private land, and utilities can use eminent domain once routes are approved.
Where things stand
- In 2023 the Legislature directed a reliability plan for the Permian Basin (HB 5066). The Public Utility Commission later chose 765-kV import paths. (TPPF summary)
- On August 28, 2026, regulators approved the first two lines, running from Bosque County and from San Antonio into the Permian Basin. (Texas Tribune)
- ERCOT has estimated the broader statewide 765-kV plan at about $33 billion, and lawmakers have debated slowing it. (Dallas Express)
Route-specific guide: Howard–Solstice 765-kV line (Bexar, Medina, Uvalde and other counties) →
What owners along a route should do now
- Keep every notice and map you receive, with envelopes.
- Don’t sign a survey or entry agreement without reviewing its terms.
- Document how you use your land today and your plans for it.
- Understand the easement terms, not just the price. Easement guide →
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Project information is drawn from public reporting as of October 2026 and may change. General information, not legal advice. Attorney advertising. Responsible attorney: Erick Holguin, Perez Law Firm, PLLC, McAllen, Texas.