AEP Texas representatives plan to rebuild approximately 14 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line to 138-kV capacity between the Mason Substation and the Mason Phillips Tap Substation in Mason, Texas.
The proposed improvements decrease the likelihood and duration of wide, community-sustained outages and modernize the electric system to meet current AEP engineering, safety and operational standards.
Fall 2026: AEP Texas representatives filed a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) following a review of public input on route link development and additional route analysis on October 29, 2026.
July 2026: AEP Texas representatives hosted an in-person open house on Thursday, July 23rd at the Fort Mason Park Community Building in Mason, Texas
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AEP Texas crews plan to install single steel pole structures.
Typical Structure Height: Approximately 110 - 120 feet*
Typical Distance Between Structures:
Approximately 500 - 600 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 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.
346-643-0280
AEPTexasOutreach@aep.com