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Paxton calls for pause on $33 billion Texas transmission plan

Lufkin Daily News

Aug 30, 2026

Paxton calls for pause on $33 billion Texas transmission plan

Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking state regulators to pause approval of Texas' proposed $33 billion network of 765-kilovolt transmission lines until lawmakers can review whethe…

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Paxton calls for pause on $33 billion Texas transmission plan

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