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Letter Guide and Addresses
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..
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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.
Hearing on the Merits - June 8-12, 2026 - 9:00a - 5:00p
J.J. Pickle Research Campus (PRC) - J. Neils Thompson Commons, Building 137 - 10100 Burnet Rd., Building 137
Austin, Texas 78758 (Physical address for Building 137: 2901 Read Grandberry Trail, Austin, TX 78758)
- Parking: If you are planning to attend the hearing in person, please print the parking pass located here (link) and display it on the dashboard of your vehicle. Overflow parking will be available at the Dillard’s/Cava parking lot on W Braker Ln. Applicants have secured a shuttle to take people to the venue.
- Dining: The Commons Cafe in Building 137 is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., serving breakfast and hot lunch options.
Remote Viewing Options
If you are observing the hearing but not actively participating as a speaker, SOAH requests that you watch via the YouTube livestream rather than joining the Zoom link.
- YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@TexasSOAH
- Zoom Video conference: https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com (Meeting ID: 161 003 7736 / Passcode: PUC6349)
- Audio-Only Dial-In: Call +1 669 254 5252 (Use the same Meeting ID. Phone Passcode: 4577035)