AEP Texas is planning transmission system improvements in Hidalgo County to support significant new electric demand and maintain reliable service across the Rio Grande Valley region.
August 2026: AEP Texas representatives plan to host an in-person open house for this project. Please join us to share your feedback:
Open House details:
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
La Marquesa Event Center
1010 W Mile 2 Rd.
Mission, TX, 78574
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
During the open house, landowners can view detailed maps, talk to project team members about project plans, the PUCT regulatory approval process, the project need and benefits and the routing analysis process. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may arrive at any time.
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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