Todd Staples

President, Texas Oil and Gas Association

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Office: Texas Department of Agriculture

Born: August 24, 1963, Anderson County

Party: Republican Party

Education: Texas A&M University, Palestine High School, Trinity Valley Community College

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Texas utility commission approves 400-plus miles of 765-kV transmission lines

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As of August 2026: Leading industry pressure for the transmission buildout

Texas utility regulators unanimously approved more than 400 miles of 765,000-volt transmission lines on August 28. The vote clears Dallas-based Oncor to build two corridors crossing 30 counties from Bosque County southwest toward the Permian Basin, where oil and gas companies say operations are starved for electricity.

Updated Aug 29