# Event Details - **Event Name**: Town Hall: Expanding the Electric Transmission Network in Texas - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am - **Event Description**: Join us at the Houston Federal Reserve Branch for a discussion on expanding the electric transmission network in TexasAbout this EventAs Texas's electricity demand continues to grow, expanding the state's transmission infrastructure has become a critical policy issue. A proposed 765-kilovolt transmission network would significantly increase the grid's capacity, helping deliver electricity from West and North Texas to the state's growing urban centers while supporting long-term grid reliability.The proposal has also generated debate, with supporters citing the need to meet rising energy demand and strengthen the electric grid, while landowners and lawmakers have raised concerns about the project's impact on private property and rural communities.Join the Baker Institute’s Center for Tax and Budget Policy and Center for Energy Studies for a town hall led by our fellow in public finance Bill King and our Center for Energy Studies Senior Director Kenneth Medlock exploring the opportunities, challenges, and policy tradeoffs surrounding the proposed transmission expansion and what it could mean for Texas's energy future.Hosted in partnership with the , this event will take place there.Registration will close on August 27th at 7pm or once the event reaches capacity, whichever comes first. Once registration closes, the event is sold out and further registrations will not be accepted.Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMLight Breakfast?: 09:00 AMPanel Discussion?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMQ&A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/town-hall-expanding-the-electric-transmission-network-in-texas/100001996459326589 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Federal Reserve Bank - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Federal Reserve Bank - **lat**: 29.7605137 - **long**: -95.3836324 - **full address**: Federal Reserve Bank, 1801 Allen Parkway, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Town Hall: Expanding the Electric Transmission Network in Texas - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e0868e406b7574564ed4cc87a1c8f0342738a681172027dd7b13fda6eed5b224-rimg-w1128-h634-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1786088543 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Town Hall: Expanding the Electric Transmission Network in Texas being held? - **A:** Town Hall: Expanding the Electric Transmission Network in Texas takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am at Federal Reserve Bank, 1801 Allen Parkway, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Town Hall: Expanding the Electric Transmission Network in Texas? - **A:** Town Hall: Expanding the Electric Transmission Network in Texas is organized by Rice University's Baker Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Town Hall: Expanding the Electric Transmission Network in Texas is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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