Bell County East - Big Hill 765 kV Transmission Line

Expressed strong support for the American Stewards of Liberty, noting their long track record in property rights battles and existing 391 frameworks.

Explained how Save Burnet was formed as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit to pool resources and fight unwanted industrial projects like rock crushers and power lines without pitting neighbors against each other.

Asked if a broader 391 commission could be used to fight multiple threats like power lines, rock quarries, and data centers across neighboring counties.

Criticized the absence of State Representative Ellen Troxclair and questioned market rules that allow power generation to site anywhere while forcing transmission lines through rural communities.

Stressed that landowners need to move quickly to organize and fund legal representation because utilities are far ahead in the process.

Shared a lifelong connection to Burnet County, warned that residents are on defense in the fourth quarter against powerful corporate interests, and highlighted health and fire risks of high-voltage lines and data centers.

Urged residents to ramp up letter-writing campaigns to state representatives and keep their neighbors informed.

Suggested exploring technological alternatives like small modular power plants and argued affected property owners should receive free electricity.

Expressed concern about outdated technology and asked what can be done before transmission lines are finalized.

Asked the county to form a 391 planning commission, file as an intervener, and encouraged citizens to document historical land events.

Expressed concern about electromagnetic emissions affecting medical implants like pacemakers.

Raised concerns about potential negative impacts on pollinators and wildlife habitats.

Asked what advantages project delays provide to landowners versus utility companies.

Encouraged citizens and commissioners to contact the Texas Public Policy Foundation to leverage their research and arguments.

Demanded state-level representation and criticized corporate influence over public infrastructure projects.

Suggested the county create a map showing the visibility and proximity of tall towers to properties.

Asked about qualifications for interveners and whether mass intervention by citizens would be strategically effective.

Expressed frustration regarding the workshop's lack of defined success outcomes and asked for clearer goals.

Called for a regulatory body to inspect and maintain utility poles and lines to prevent wildfires.

Requested better county outreach to southern Burnet County residents and more informational meetings.

Announced that the Burnet County Historical Commission formed a committee and created a survey to document affected properties and historical resources.

Thanked the court for its resolution and suggested identifying state agencies for coordinated environmental and safety advocacy.