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Tanya Tucker joins Texas Capitol debate over massive power grid expansion
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Texas is debating a massive power grid expansion with new 765-kilovolt transmission lines to meet rising electricity demand from industries like oil and gas, industrial users, and data centers, but faces resistance from landowners and lawmakers over property rights and costs.
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Texas energy founders face delays and higher costs as landowner opposition threatens new grid lines vital for industrial and data centre growth. Engage local stakeholders now to smooth approvals or risk missing demand surge in 2027-28.
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