AEP Texas representatives plan to upgrade the electrical transmission system in Hidalgo County to support significant new electric demand and maintain reliable service across the Rio Grande Valley region.
Fall 2026: AEP Texas representatives hosted an in-person open house in Mission, Texas, on Aug. 18. AEP Texas appreciates the participation of landowners, community members, and stakeholders who provided feedback during the project's community engagement process. Input received during the event and subsequent comment period helped inform the project's development and evaluation.
Project development activities will continue as engineering and design efforts advance. AEP Texas representatives will continue to communicate with property owners and stakeholders as additional information becomes available.
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AEP Texas representatives are considering steel monopoles as the primary structures on this project.
Structure Height: Between 85 - 110 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 100 feet*
Distance Between Structures: Between 350 - 600 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
AEP Texas serves more than 900,000 electric consumers in the deregulated Texas marketplace.
AEP Outreach Specialist
833-329-4865
AEPTexasOutreach@aep.com