Texas is planning a major expansion of 765 kV transmission lines across the state. These large power line projects may affect rural landowners, farms, ranches, and development property through proposed easements, survey access, routing decisions, and potential condemnation.

Texas is entering a new phase of electric transmission development. As the state continues to grow, new high-voltage transmission infrastructure is being planned to move electricity across long distances and support future grid demand.

Several proposed 765 kV transmission line projects are now moving through the routing and approval process. These projects are significant because 765 kV lines are larger, more powerful, and more visible than many transmission lines Texas landowners have dealt with in the past.

For landowners, the issue is simple: when a proposed power line route crosses private property, it can affect the use, value, and future plans for that land.

Several major 765 kV projects are currently being discussed or reviewed across Texas, including:

• Oncor Longshore to Drill Hole
• Oncor / LCRA Big Hill to Sand Lake
• Oncor Dinosaur to Longshore
• AEP / CPS Howard to Solstice
• Oncor / LCRA Bell County East to Big Hill

These projects may affect landowners across West Texas, Central Texas, the Permian Basin, and areas approaching the San Antonio region.

A transmission line route can create long-term impacts on private property. Depending on the location of the line, landowners may face issues involving:

• Survey access requests
• Proposed easement agreements
• Permanent transmission line easements
• Access roads
• Tower placement
• Restrictions on buildings, trees, crops, or future improvements
• Impacts to ranching, farming, hunting, recreation, or development
• Compensation negotiations
• Potential condemnation proceedings

Once a route is approved, the process may shift from public routing and regulatory review into land acquisition and easement negotiations.

That is why landowners should pay attention early.

If a utility company or right-of-way agent contacts you about a transmission line easement, it is important to understand exactly what rights are being requested.

A proposed easement may affect more than the strip of land directly under the line. It may also impact the remainder of the property, including future use, marketability, access, aesthetics, and development potential.

Before signing an easement agreement, landowners should review the proposed easement width, route location, tower placement, access rights, temporary workspace needs, land-use restrictions, maintenance rights, vegetation clearing rights, and whether the compensation reflects the full impact to the property.

Every property is different. The impact of a transmission line on a ranch, farm, homestead, or future development tract may vary significantly.

Land Rights Law is monitoring these Texas 765 kV transmission line projects and other major infrastructure projects that may involve eminent domain or condemnation.

For detailed project information, landowner videos, and ongoing updates, visit our educational website:

TxCondemnationRights.com

There, landowners can learn more about current eminent domain projects in Texas, the condemnation process, special commissioners’ hearings, easement negotiations, and what to do if a project affects their property.

If your land may be affected by a 765 kV transmission line, do not wait until the project is already under construction to understand your rights.

Before signing any easement agreement, speak with an attorney experienced in Texas eminent domain and condemnation matters.

At Land Rights Law, our focus is helping Texas landowners understand the process, protect their rights, and make informed decisions about their property.

If you have received notice of a proposed transmission line route, survey request, or easement offer, contact Land Rights Law to discuss your options.

Call 800-266-4870 or text 979-320-9320.
Learn more at LandRights-Law.com and TxCondemnationRights.com.