Source: open.substack.com · last verified 2026-07-15
A proposed 765-kV transmission line, one of the highest-voltage transmission lines in the world, is planned to be built just 270 feet from the playground of White Horse Christian Academy in Erath County. The school’s founder, Vanessa, has invested her own land and savings to build the school, which now serves 189 students. However, the proposed transmission line has raised concerns among parents about the safety of their children. Vanessa has become an intervenor to defend her students and school, questioning the utility company about the potential risks of the transmission line.
The proposed transmission line is part of a larger project that could cost $33 billion to $100 billion and require approximately 70,000 acres of private property. Many Texans are calling for a pause in the project to allow the Legislature to evaluate the state’s energy needs and explore alternative solutions.
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