Texas Electric Service Co. v. Wheeler

ON MOTION FOR REHEARING

Texas Electric Service Company (TESCO) is currently constructing a nuclear-powered steam electric generating plant near Glen Rose, Texas. The project includes acquisition of rights-of-way for power lines to and from the plant. This case involves the acquisition of such a right-of-way across V. D. Wheeler’s land, a 315 acre tract three miles from the plant. The right-of-way covers 17 acres, upon which eight electrical towers are to be placed. The jury has found that the 17 acres burdened by the right-of-way diminished in value from $1100 per acre before taking to $50 per…