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

The Public Utility Commission of Texas gave the green light to two large transmission lines intended to move electricity into the oil‑and‑gas‑producing West Texas, The Texas Tribune says. The approval came after several hours of testimony on Friday and was met with vocal opposition from landowners. The move advances the state's effort to bolster power delivery to its western energy corridor.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton