In West Texas, the booming demand for power from data centers and oil and gas operations is fueling a massive expansion of the electric grid, but landowners are the ones being forced to bear the cost. Longshore Switch to Drill Hole Switch is now moving forward, despite hundreds of landowner testimonies demanding its reconsideration. As a result, the transmission line will now cut through pastures, ranches, and potentially your own land.

First of its kind in Texas, this 765 kV transmission line project will run about 160 miles through 10 counties.¹ If you own land that may be crossed by the Longshore to Drill Hole Transmission Line, your rights may be in danger. An electric easement can affect your land’s operations, restrict future development, lead to devaluation in your land, and permanently limit how you use your property.

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Marrs, Ellis & Hodge LLP represents Texas landowners in eminent domain and condemnation matters. Backed by decades of experience and extensive industry knowledge, we have the ability to fight for the compensation you deserve.

If the Longshore to Drill Hole project could affect your property, do not navigate the process alone. Call Marrs, Ellis & Hodge LLP at (512) 215-4078 for a free consultation with an experienced eminent domain attorney.

1. The 10 counties being affected include: Andrews, Culberson, Ector, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Reeves, and Winkler. ↩︎