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Despite protest, regulators clear path for bigger transmission lines across Texas
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points The Public Utility Commission of Texas has unanimously approved a key permit for a project involving bigger electric power lines. Regulators have cleared the way for larger transmission lines to be built.
Regulators have cleared the way for larger transmission lines to be built. The Public Utility Commission of Texas has unanimously approved a key permit for a project involving bigger electric power lines.
These lines would be larger than any currently standing. The permit approval brings the project one step closer to construction.
Further details about the project are available from the source. The decision was made on Friday, with the commission's unanimous approval of the permit.
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Published: August 30, 2026 ·
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