Argyle Town Council retains legal services to oppose routes of Oncor’s Ramhorn Hill-Dunham transmission line

Argyle Town Council retained counsel to help officials and residents in opposing the proposed routes of Oncor’s Ramhorn Hill-Dunham transmission line on Dec. 19.

The council unanimously approved hiring Thomas Brocato and the firm of Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, who have over 30 years of experience in handling energy and utility cases, according to the town news release.

In late 2022, Oncor Electric Delivery Company proposed an 18–22 mile electric transmission line through Argyle.

Town officials are committed to the preservation of the natural beauty and resources of the community, a mission and goal that is a key element of the Town Vision and Guiding Principles, according to the release.

The Town of Argyle has worked closely with the town of Northlake to propose an alternate southern route that would avoid many of the homes, schools, churches and businesses that will be impacted by the current proposed routes.

“It is important for all affected parties to quickly send unique and individual comments to Oncor and ultimately the [Public Utility Commission of Texas],” Argyle Mayor Bryan Livingston said in a release. “We support the expansion of electrical capacity in our community. However, we expect that development to be responsible and well thought out, which it has not been so far.”