Writing a letter of concern is simple

Writing to your legislators is a foundational aspect of participatory democracy, and one of the most direct ways for citizens to influence the legislative process. Legislators are elected to represent the views of their constituents, and they rely on communication from home to inform their voting decisions.

Letter Guide and Addresses

We have assembled a guide to help you compose your letter when you have writers block, complete with key points. Please take a look, and reach out to us if you have any questions.

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Upcoming Deadlines and Meeting Details

The stages for application through approval of new high-power transmission lines are held to strict guidelines, especially those for allowing community involvement, and we will post all relevant deadlines and meeting details here.

Commissioners Court - March 24, 2026 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Irion County 765 Town Hall - March 25, 2026 - 5:15pm

Mertzon Community Center - 112 W Duncan Ave, Mertzon, TX 76941

The Hill Country Land & Legacy Alliance and the Edwards Plateau Alliance will be hosted by the Irion County Republican Party to present a PUBLIC town hall to discuss the Big Hill to Sand Lake 765kV project as applied for by Oncor & LCRA, to include background, project details, concerns, timeline, and how to get involved.

Marble Falls Overwatch - April 7, 2026 - 6:00pm

Lake Shores Church - 700 US-281, Marble Falls, TX 78654

Marble Falls Overwatch carries forward a heartfelt purpose: bringing neighbors together to look out for one another.

We welcome anyone who wants to be ready for whatever life throws our way. This is a community-driven effort focused on starting and strengthening neighborhood watches, sharing practical knowledge, and supporting each other, so we’re all better prepared when emergencies—big or small—come knocking.

4/7 will be a focused presentation and discussion about the 765kV lines proposed for Burnet County.

For more information, view the Marble Falls Overwatch website here.

Community Meeting & Group Update - April 19, 2026 - 3:00pm - 5:00p

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office - Burnet County - 607 N Vanderveer St, Burnet, TX 78611

3p-4p: PUBLIC community introduction to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV project planned by Oncor & LCRA across Burnet County, to include background, project details, concerns, timeline, and how to get involved.

Past Deadlines and Meetings

Community Meeting & Group Update - March 22, 2026 - 3:00pm - 5:00p

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office - Burnet County - 607 N Vanderveer St, Burnet, TX 78611

3p-4p: PUBLIC community introduction to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV project planned by Oncor & LCRA across Burnet County, to include background, project details, concerns, timeline, and how to get involved.

4p-5p: Hill Country Land & Legacy Foundation group updates; agenda will be sent via email blast prior to meeting.

Commissioners Court - March 10, 2026 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Community Meeting & Group Update - March 7, 2026 - 3:00pm - 5:00p

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office - Burnet County - 607 N Vanderveer St, Burnet, TX 78611

3p-4p: PUBLIC community introduction to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV project planned by Oncor & LCRA across Burnet County, to include background, project details, concerns, timeline, and how to get involved.

4p-5p: Hill Country Land & Legacy Foundation group updates; agenda will be sent via email blast prior to meeting.

Commissioners Court - February 24, 2026 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Community Meeting & Intervenor Workshop - February 22, 2026 - 3:00pm - 5:00p

Lake Victor Community Center - 200 Lake Ave, Lampasas, TX 76550

3p-4p: PUBLIC community introduction to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV project planned by Oncor & LCRA across Burnet County, to include background, project details, concerns, timeline, and how to get involved.

4p-5p: After our group updates, we will also collectively fill out intervenor application forms. We will provide extra forms, envelopes, and stamps, as well as helpful information. While we are not lawyers, we will provide you with the research showing required application components, as well as any information gathered from previously submitted intervenor forms. Our goal is to give you the information needed to file your form correctly and within the legally required deadline to be accepted as an intervenor.

Commissioners Court - February 10, 2026 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Community Meeting & Group Update - February 7, 2026 - 3:00pm - 5:00p

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office - Burnet County - 607 N Vanderveer St, Burnet, TX 78611

3p-4p: PUBLIC community introduction to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV project planned by Oncor & LCRA across Burnet County, to include background, project details, concerns, timeline, and how to get involved.

4p-5p: Hill Country Land & Legacy Foundation group updates; agenda will be sent via email blast prior to meeting.

Commissioners Court - January 27, 2026 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Community Meeting & Group Update - January 18, 2026 - 3:00pm - 5:00p

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office - Burnet County - 607 N Vanderveer St, Burnet, TX 78611

3p-4p: PUBLIC community introduction to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV project planned by Oncor & LCRA across Burnet County, to include background, project details, concerns, timeline, and how to get involved.

4p-5p: Hill Country Land & Legacy Foundation group updates; agenda will be sent via email blast prior to meeting.

Commissioners Court Community Meeting- January 16, 2026 - 9:00am

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office - Burnet County - 607 N Vanderveer St, Burnet, TX 78611

This is a workshop to discuss the Bell County Easy to Big Hill 765kV Transmission Line. The workshop will include discussion on county authority, PUCT intervention, the role of TCEQ, and action items for the County and for citizens.

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Commissioners Court - January 13, 2026 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Protest (by i1 segment) - January 10, 2026 - 10:00a-12:00p

281 and 29 - Meet on street behind Walgreens and McDonalds

This will be a peaceful protest, organized by the i1 segment, to bring awareness to the Central Texas residents. Many residents are still not aware of the project that has the potential to run through their land, and the hope is to use our collective voices as a means to bring awareness and fight this project that will destroy much of the beautiful Hill Country.

Group Meeting - December 28, 2025 - 3:00pm - 5:00p

Burnet Starbucks - 204 N Water St, Burnet, TX 78611

This will be a very light touch base for the group, to allow for people to spend as much time with their families as possible for the holidays. The group leaders will be available for questions or discussions, but there will be no formal agenda.

Commissioners Court - December 23, 2025 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Commissioners Court - December 9, 2025 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Commissioners Court - November 25, 2025 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

G6 Meeting - November 16, 2025 - 4:00pm

Lake Victory Community Center - 200 Lake Ave, Lampasas, TX 76550

This is a G6 and allied lines meeting only. At this meeting, we will discuss updates from our efforts. Please sign up to receive our e-mails, and/or join our private Facebook group for updates on the date, time, and location for this meeting.

Commissioners Court - November 13, 2025 - 9:00am

Burnet County AgriLife Extension Building - 607 N Vanderveer, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

Lone Star Land Protection Due Diligence Information Session - November 2, 2025 - 4:00pm

Location TBD - TBD

This is a G6 and allied lines meeting only. Ryan Hopkins with Lone Star Land Protection has offered to do a presentation covering the basics of what due diligence potential intervenors can be working on right now, and the importance of each detail. This meeting is especially important for anyone interested in being a potential intervenor. Please sign up to receive our e-mails, and/or join our private Facebook group for updates on the location for this meeting.

For more information, view the Facebook event here.

Commissioners Court - October 28, 2025 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here when posted), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

PUC Workshop - October 21, 2025 - 9:00am

Burnet Community Center - 401 E Jackson St, Burnet, TX 78611

This is a Public Utility Commission (PUC) Workshop concerning the 765kV transmission lines. A representative from the PUC is expected to offer a presentation and answer questions from the public. Plans are for it to stream live on the Burnet County Government YouTube channel.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

G6 Meeting - October 19, 2025 - 4:00pm

Private Location - please reach out for details

This meeting is for the G6 line only. The goal of the meeting is to come together to meet new members, discuss any updates, and plan a presence and strategy for the upcoming PUC workshop.

For more information, view the Facebook event here.

Commissioners Court - October 14, 2025 - 9:00am

Burnet Courthouse - 220 S Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the Commissioners Court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda (can be found here), however in the section of Public Comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.

For more information, view the County Commissioners website here.

G6 Meeting - October 11, 2025 - 5:00pm

Location TBD

This meeting is for the G6 line only. The goal of this meeting is to convene as a group, answer any questions, and devise a strategy for our line.

Protest - October 11, 2025 - 9:00a-11:00a

City of Burnet - Corner of Hwy 281 & 29

This will be a peaceful protest to bring awareness to the citizens of Burnet and the surrounding areas. Many residents are still not aware of the project that has the potential to run through their land, and the hope is to use our collective voices as a means to bring awareness and fight this project that will destroy much of the beautiful Hill Country.