ResolutionPassed
Bandera County Commissioners Oppose Howard-Solstice 765-kV Transmission Line
The Bandera County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution on Aug. 28, 2025 formally opposing construction of the Howard-Solstice 765-kV transmission line in any part of the county. The project, run jointly by CPS Energy and AEP Texas, would carry power 370 miles through 14 Texas counties to boost grid reliability for accelerating load growth in the Permian Basin, a region driven in part by data center and oil/gas power demand. Judge Richard Evans read the resolution citing impacts on tourism, conservation easements, endangered species and habitat; commissioners said neighboring counties were also opposing the route.
- Aug 28, 2025Vote — passed — The Bandera County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution on Aug. 28, 2025 formally opposing construction of the Howard-Solstice 765-kV transmission line in any part of the county. The project, run jointly by CPS Energy and AEP Texas, would carry power 370 miles through 14 Texas counties to boost grid reliability for accelerating load growth in the Permian Basin, a region driven in part by data center and oil/gas power demand. Judge Richard Evans read the resolution citing impacts on tourism, conservation easements, endangered species and habitat; commissioners said neighboring counties were also opposing the route. source