Dan Patrick on X wrote that while the transmission lines were necessary, they should not come at the expense of private property rights. If built, such lines would be the biggest transmission lines in Texas. The plan to build the transmission lines was approved by lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session. The bill directed ERCOT to draw the blueprint for new transmission lines, and the utility commission to approve it. Source: , The Texas TribunePhoto Credit: Texas lawmakers said they need to rewrite a plan to get more energy to West Texas after residents aross the state raised concerns over proposed high-voltage lines.