Brownsville 138-kV Transmission Line Rebuilds Project


AEP Texas representatives plan to upgrade the local electric transmission system in Cameron County. The Brownsville 138kV Transmission Line Rebuilds Project involves rebuilding approximately 44.5 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line to enhance electric reliability for area residents and businesses.

Project Updates

November 4 and 5, 2026: AEP Texas representatives plan to host public open houses where attendees can learn about the project, view detailed maps and talk with project team members. There will be no formal presentation, so guests may arrive at any time. Information presented at each open house will be the same.

  • Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. - TSC Jacob Brown Auditorium (600 International Boulevard, Brownsville)
  • Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. - Veterans Memorial Academy Cafeteria (2115 N. Oscar Williams Road, San Benito)

Timeline

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Structures

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AEP Texas crews plan to install single-pole steel structures.

Typical Structure Height: Approximately 85 - 100 feet*
Typical Distance Between Structures: Approximately 400 - 600 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*

*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary

Resources

Property Easements Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities

AEP Texas serves more than 900,000 electric consumers in the deregulated Texas marketplace.

www.AEPTexas.com

AEP Project Outreach Team

833-329-4865
AEPTexasOutreach@aep.com

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