Texas Approves 400+ Miles of Permian Basin Power Lines
Permian Basin power lines moved past a major regulatory hurdle on Aug. 28, 2026, when the Public Utility Commission of Texas approved two 765-kV transmission projects totaling more than 400 miles. The decision advances work by Oncor Electric Delivery and LCRA Transmission Services as Texas prepares for higher electricity demand in West Texas. Key Takeaways Texas regulators approved two 765-kV transmission projects on Aug. 28, 2026 The approved buildout totals more than 400 miles and is tied to the Permian Basin Reliability Plan Oncor and LCRA TSC are jointly developing the Bell County East-Big Hill and Big Hill-Sand Lake projects Utility
