Protect Our Land.
Protect Our Rights.
The M3 Landowners Coalition is united to oppose the construction of Segment M3 of the proposed Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Line. While we support Texas’s need for reliable power, this particular route segment threatens our private property, natural resources, and community values in Mason and Menard Counties.
About the Project
On April 24, 2025, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUC”) approved the development of a 765-kV high-voltage transmission line from the Bell County East Substation to the Big Hill Substation, to be constructed by LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (LCRA TSC) and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor).
Multiple preliminary route segments have been proposed. One of these, Segment M3, would cut east-to-west across Mason and Menard Counties, crossing the San Saba River and impacting private ranches, farms, and conservation lands.
Our Position
The M3 Landowners Coalition opposes only Segment M3, not the entire project. We support Texas’s need for reliable power infrastructure but believe this particular route segment is unnecessary and harmful to our communities.
Why We Oppose Segment M3
The law requires that new transmission routes minimize harm to landowners, communities, and the environment. Segment M3 fails this test:
For these reasons, we are exercising our right to intervene in the PUC process to protect our land and community.
What You Should Do
To ensure our voices are heard, each directly affected landowner must complete two steps:
Step 1: Authorization Agreement
By completing the Authorization Agreement, you authorize coalition representatives (Royal D Land Holdings LLC and Matthew T. Diffendal) to intervene on your behalf before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. This ensures your opposition to Segment M3 is formally recognized in the legal proceedings.
Step 2: Provide Supporting Information
After authorizing, you will be directed to a second form, where you can submit details needed for the Coalition’s legal filings, including land value purchase offers, building plans, conservation and wildlife programs, and other related information that illustrates the impact of the proposed Segment M3.
This evidence is vital to showing regulators the real impacts Segment M3 would cause.
Contact the Coalition
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