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DRY LAKE TO FAULKNER 138 KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

To continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in this area, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) are proposing to construct a double-circuit 138 kV transmission line in Reeves County, with both circuits operational, between TNMP’s existing Faulkner Substation, located approximately 3.3 miles south of Interstate Highway 20 in the City of Toyah, to Oncor’s planned Dry Lake Switch, which will abut the south side of Farm-to-Market (FM) 2119, approximately 5.4 miles northwest of County Road (CR) 232. The Proposed Transmission Line Project is currently planned for completion in Fall 2028.

 

Voltage and Structure Type – The project includes a new 138 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line, approximately 24 miles in length. The structure will be constructed on self-supporting monopole structures.

 

Public Meeting – Notice of the public meeting was published in the following newspaper on the specified date:

NewspaperCountyPublish Date
Pecos EnterpriseReeves10/9/2025

One public participation meeting was held for the project.

  • Wednesday, October 22, 2025

    Reeves County Civic Center

    1500 S. Cedar St.,

    Pecos, Texas

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Public Participation Meeting materials handed out at the Public Meeting are available at the following website: faulkner-drylake.com.

Estimated Project Timeline

Application Filing – On March 30, 2026 Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 59545 to construct and operate the proposed project. Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUC Decision – Anticipated in September 2026.


Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Dry Lake - Faulkner 138 kV Transmission Line Project at 214-486-5835 or transmissionprojects@oncor.com.

TNMP Representatives can be contacted at 409-761-0902 or projects@faulkner-drylake.com.