Hailey v. Texas-New Mexico Power Co.

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

Appellants Lester Hailey, Robert Hailey, Laura Hailey, Marion Okonski and Pauline Okonski appeal from the granting of a temporary injunction in favor of appellee Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNP).

TNP is building a generating plant near Hammond, Texas. The plant will require the construction of electric transmission lines and towers. TNP has determined through aerial surveys that the most appropriate route for the lines will cross appellants’ properties in Robertson County.

Prior to filing a petition of condemnation, TNP sought permission from appellants to…