Power lines keep causing wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, but safety and maintenance is a ‘no man’s land’

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Power lines keep causing wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, but safety and maintenance is a ‘no man’s land’

Although aging power lines in the rural Texas Panhandle are continuing to decay and contribute to wildfires, regulatory gaps have left many of them stranded without regular inspections and maintenance. Who holds the power over power lines, and what does that mean for rural landowners?