Texastribune iconTexastribuneAug 28, 2026

Texas regulators approve two massive West Texas transmission lines amid outcry from landowners

Following hours of testimony on Friday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved two transmission lines to ship electricity to the oil-and gas-producing west.

Texas regulators approve two massive West Texas transmission lines amid outcry from landowners

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Following hours of testimony on Friday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved two transmission lines to ship electricity to the oil-and gas-producing west.

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Following hours of testimony on Friday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved two transmission lines to ship electricity to the oil-and gas-producing west.

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