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RANGER CAMP SWITCH TO MIDLAND EAST SWITCH 345KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

To continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in this area, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) proposes to install a second 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission line between Oncor’s existing Ranger Camp Switching Station, located approximately 0.7 miles west-southwest of the intersection of South Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 1229 and State Highway (SH) 163 in Mitchell County, and the existing Midland East Switching Station, located approximately 0.9 miles northwest of the intersection of North County Road 1160 and Interstate Highway (IH) 20 in Midland County. This project is part of the ERCOT West Texas 345 kV Infrastructure Rebuild Project.

 

Voltage and Structure Type – The project includes the installation of a second 345 kV circuit along the existing 71.9-mile Ranger Camp Switch – Midland East Switch 345 kV transmission line on new double circuit monopole structures.

 

Public Meeting – Notice of the public meeting will be published in the following newspapers on the specified date(s):



Newspaper

 

County

 

Publish Date

Colorado City Record

 

Mitchell

 

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Big Spring Herald

 

Howard

 

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Stanton-Martin County Messenger

 

Martin

 

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Midland Reporter-Telegram

 

Midland

 

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Two public meetings were previously held on the following dates and times. 

  • WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

     

    Martin County Community Complex    

    909 Millhollon Way,

    Stanton, TX, 79782

  • THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

     

    Colorado City Civic Center

    157 W 2nd St.,

    Colorado City, TX 79512

Public Participation Meeting materials handed out at the Public Meetings are available here. Public meeting materials reflect information that is accurate at the time of the meetings but could be updated in the filed Application.

Oncor will continue to accept landowner feedback by utilizing the Landowner Questionnaire. Please submit Questionnaires as soon as possible. A PDF copy of the Landowner Questionnaire is available here. Please submit via email to transmissionprojects@oncor.com

PROJECT MAPS

You can download a copy of the application’s filed Alternative Route Links and Land Use Constraints map to locate your property in the link below.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Explore the preliminary transmission route links using our interactive map. This tool allows you to view route links, nearby parcels and other project details in an easy-to-navigate format.

Estimated Project Timeline

 

Application Filing – Anticipated in November 2026.

 

PUCT Decision – Anticipated by February 2026.

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Ranger Camp Switch – Midland East Switch 345kV Transmission Line Project at transmissionprojects@oncor.com.