Resources for further information
Welcome to our resources page, where you can find a wealth of helpful information. We've gathered links to articles, maps, and other resources, to deepen your understanding of the projects we are opposed to.
This link will take you to an interactive map from the LCRA, where you can see clearly the proposed lines, the lots notified (those with property the lines runs across, and those with a livable structure within 500 feet of the center line of the proposed power line), and where the line sits over satellite imagery (viewer must toggle the "6in Imagery" layer in top right corner of the screen).
Lone Star Land Protection seeks to educate and support landowners who face potential acquisition of their property rights. Whether you have been approached by utilities seeking easements for high voltage transmission lines, pipelines, access, or even subsurface mineral leases, they aim to equip and prepare you with the tools and knowledge you need to make an informed decision. They can provide specialized consultations based on the unique nature of your property. Then, drawing on their in-depth knowledge of utility regulations, land rights, and local geography, with your permission they can work directly with utility representatives, permitting agencies, environmental authorities, etc., to explore alternative routes, and provide the information and understanding of your land necessary to mitigate and negotiate.
With the assistance of the Special Counsel hired by the County to handle this situation, Margaret Pemberton, the Burnet County Commissioners have recently issued a resolution against the transmission line, and filed it with the PUC, Oncor, LCRA, and multiple legislators. The Commissioners have stated that they will not be filing any legal suits against the project.
*Picture credit to Raymond Whelan at the Burnet Bulletin.
This is the detailed ERCOT plan to "provide reliable service for their customers and to protect the ratepayer," at a rate-payer cost of $33 billion. (Click here for a helpful summary of the full document posted by a local business.)
Every land owner should understand the true risks of this project, including the effect on the value of their land. Eminent domain settlements are only part of the story.
Affected by the same transmission project as the Burnet Hill Country, this group is working to preserve their natural resources by creating community through communication in order to engage in education regarding preservation and conservation of natural resources, wildlife, habitat, ranching heritage and rural community within the geographic area known as the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer. Their website is full of incredibly helpful information.
A thorough article covering how the massive transmission lines threaten Texas land, water, and families. Reach for the TRUTH behind this $33 billion project—and how you can advocate for yourself, your property, your family, and your community. Do not let anyone tell you that you cannot make a difference. Educate, communicate, develop community.
