Victoria - Corichi Transmission Improvements Project

AEP Texas representatives plan to upgrade the electrical transmission system in Victoria, Wharton and Jackson counties.

The project involves:

• Rebuilding, relocating, and upgrading the 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line stretching from Victoria Substation to Corichi Tap Substation
• Rebuilding approximately 44 miles of 138-kV transmission line.

Project benefits include:

• Ensuring the reliability of electricity for area residents and businesses.
• Replacing wooden H-frame structures from the 1960's with modern steel pole structures to meet engineering and safety standards.
• Strengthening the system against severe weather impacts.

AEP Texas officials plan to apply for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) following a review of public input on route link development and additional route analysis. Project representatives expect to file a CCN application by early 2027. The PUCT determines the final route.

August 2026: AEP Texas representatives plan to host two in-person open houses for this project. Please join us at one of our open houses listed below:

Jackson County
September 1, 2026
Harry Hafernick Recreation Center - Auditorium
891 Brackenridge Pkwy
Edna, TX 77957
5 - 7 p.m.

Victoria County
September 2, 2026
Victoria Community Center
2905 E North St.
Victoria, TX 77901
5 - 7 p.m.

During the open houses, landowners can view detailed maps, talk to project team members about project plans, the PUCT regulatory approval process, the project need and benefits and the routing analysis process. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may arrive at any time.